VERB

offenbaren/ˈɔfn̩baːʁən/to reveal; to disclose; to manifest

offenbaren is a German verb that means to reveal, to disclose, or to manifest. It is pronounced /ˈɔfn̩baːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "offenbarte" and the past participle is "offenbart".

Definitions

1.to make something known that was hidden or secret(communication, information)

a.to reveal information or secrets

Sie hat ihr wahres Gefühl endlich offenbart.—She finally revealed her true feelings.

b.to disclose something to someone (often with reflexive use)

Er offenbarte sich seinem Freund.—He confided in his friend.

Conjugation

Infinitiveoffenbaren
Present (ich)offenbare
Present (du)offenbarst
Present (er/sie/es)offenbart
Preterite (ich)offenbarte
Participle IIoffenbart
Konjunktiv II (ich)offenbarte
Imperative (singular)offenbare
Imperative (plural)offenbart
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "offenbaren" mean in English?
"offenbaren" means to reveal, to disclose, or to manifest. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "offenbaren"?
"offenbaren" is pronounced /ˈɔfn̩baːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "offenbaren"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "offenbaren" is "offenbart", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "offenbaren"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "offenbaren" becomes "offenbarte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "offenbaren"?
"offenbaren" is a verb in German.

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