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opening in German

opening in German is Öffnung, Eröffnung, Eröffnungsvorstellung — opening means a gap or hole that allows passage or access.

opening in German

Öffnung
noun
Eröffnung
noun
Eröffnung
noun
The first few moves in a game.
Öffnung
noun
The first few moves in a game.
Eröffnungsvorstellung
noun
The first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe.
freie Stelle
noun
An unoccupied employment position.
offene Stelle
noun
An unoccupied employment position.

What does "opening" mean?

  1. noun A gap or hole that allows passage or access.
    "The cat slipped through a small opening beneath the garden gate."
  2. noun The beginning of something, especially an event, performance, or piece of writing.
    "The opening of her speech made everyone in the room laugh."
  3. noun An available position or vacancy, such as a job.
    "The hospital has an opening for a night nurse next month."
  4. adjective Coming first, at the start of a series of events.
    "Our team scored in the opening minutes of the match."
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opening in a sentence

  • The cat slipped through a small opening beneath the garden gate.
  • Light poured in through an opening in the roof of the barn.
  • The opening of her speech made everyone in the room laugh.
  • The opening of the film sets a tense, moody tone.

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What is "opening" in German?
"opening" in German is Öffnung, Eröffnung, Eröffnungsvorstellung. opening means: A gap or hole that allows passage or access.
How do you use "opening" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat slipped through a small opening beneath the garden gate." In German, "opening" is Öffnung, Eröffnung, Eröffnungsvorstellung.
Are there other ways to say "opening" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "opening": Öffnung, Eröffnung, Eröffnungsvorstellung, freie Stelle, offene Stelle.
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