opening
das Öffnen
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opening
The process of opening something that was closed, creating an entrance or opening, or making its contents accessible.
Das Öffnen der schweren Tür erforderte viel Kraft.
Opening the heavy door required a great deal of strength.
opening
Accessing a file or other digital content with a program so that its contents can be viewed or edited.
Das Öffnen der Datei ist nur mit dem richtigen Passwort möglich.
Opening the file is only possible with the correct password.
opening
The unfolding of something whose parts were previously tightly together or closed.
Das Öffnen der Blüten lässt sich im Zeitraffer gut beobachten.
The opening of the blossoms can be observed well in time-lapse footage.
opening
Making a previously restricted area accessible to more people, groups, or companies.
Das Öffnen des Marktes für ausländische Anbieter führte zu mehr Wettbewerb.
Opening the market to foreign providers led to more competition.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Öffnens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Öffnen | – |
| accusative | das Öffnen | – |
| dative | dem Öffnen | – |
| genitive | des Öffnens | – |
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“Das Öffnen” (opening) is a nominalized verb: it refers to the process of opening and is therefore capitalized like a noun. It is often preceded by a preposition such as “beim” (when) or “zum” (for), followed by the thing being opened.
Beim Öffnen des Fensters kam kalte Luft herein.
When the window was opened, cold air came in.
When referring to a specific object, “das Öffnen” (opening) is often followed by a genitive attribute. The pattern is: “das Öffnen” (opening) + the genitive of the object.
Das Öffnen des alten Schrankes dauerte mehrere Minuten.
Opening the old cabinet took several minutes.
In a digital context, “das Öffnen” (opening) is often used with “Datei” (file), “Dokument” (document), “Programm” (program), or “Link” (link). The program used or the condition under which the content is opened is often mentioned as well.
Das Öffnen des Dokuments mit diesem Programm funktioniert problemlos.
Opening the document with this program works without any problems.
In this meaning, “das Öffnen” (opening) is often used with words related to plants, such as “Blüten” (blossoms), “Knospen” (buds), or “Blätter” (leaves). Time expressions such as “im Frühling” (in spring) or “bei Sonnenlicht” (in sunlight) often describe when this process takes place.
Das Öffnen der Knospen beginnt bei dieser Pflanze schon im März.
The opening of the buds begins as early as March for this plant.
When referring to markets, borders, or areas, “das Öffnen” (opening) is often used with “für” (to/for) and a group or category of people. The construction describes who gains access to the area that is being opened.
Das Öffnen des Marktes für kleinere Unternehmen stärkte den Wettbewerb.
Opening the market to smaller companies strengthened competition.
