auf|gehen
Translation
opens, rises, works out, comes undone
Examples
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
The sun rises in the east.
Die Tür geht nicht auf.
The door won't open.
Der Teig muss noch aufgehen.
The dough still has to rise.
Sein Plan ist nicht aufgegangen.
His plan didn't work out.
Grammar Patterns
(Subject) (subject) opens The door won't open.
(Subject) (sun, etc.) rises The sun rises.
Similar Words
Synonyms: open, rise; Antonyms: close, set (sun)
Etymology
Composed of 'auf' (up) and 'gehen' (to go). The literal meaning 'to go up' connects its various uses: the sun rising, a door opening, dough rising.
Memory Tips
Think of things that 'go up': the sun 'goes up' (`aufgehen`), a knot 'goes (comes) undone' (`aufgehen`), dough 'goes up' (`aufgehen`).