die Eröffnung
Translation
opening, inauguration, launch, grand opening
Examples
Die Eröffnung des neuen Ladens ist morgen.
The new store's grand opening is tomorrow.
Er spielte eine ungewöhnliche Eröffnung im Schach.
He played an unusual opening in chess.
Grammar Patterns
the opening ((of sth.)) The opening of the festival was spectacular.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Beginn, der Anfang, die Einweihung; Antonyms: die Schließung, das Ende
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'eröffnen' (to open). The prefix 'er-' can signify the beginning of an action, while 'öffnen' means 'to open'. The '-ung' suffix forms a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'er-' as 'out' and 'öffnen' as 'open'. An 'Eröffnung' is the formal 'opening out' of a new business or event to the world.