offen
Translation
open, frank, vacant, unsettled
Examples
Das Fenster ist offen.
The window is open.
Er ist ein sehr offener Mensch.
He is a very open person.
Die Stelle ist noch offen.
The position is still vacant.
Das ist eine offene Frage.
That is an open question.
Grammar Patterns
predicative ... is open The window is open.
attributive an open ... He has an open heart.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufgeschlossen, frei; Antonyms: geschlossen, zu
Etymology
From Old High German 'offan', related to the English 'open'. The core idea is something not being closed or covered.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'open' door or an 'open' book. It's accessible and not hidden.