NOUN
dieOffenheit/ˈɔfn̩haɪ̯t/openness; frankness; candor
Offenheit is a German noun that means openness, frankness, or candor. It is pronounced /ˈɔfn̩haɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.willingness to be open, honest, or direct(character trait)
a.quality of being frank or straightforward
Sie schätzt die Offenheit ihrer Freunde, auch wenn die Wahrheit manchmal weh tut.—She values her friends' openness, even if the truth sometimes hurts.
2.attitude of being receptive to new ideas and different opinions(social/cultural)
a.readiness to engage with new or unfamiliar things
Offenheit gegenüber anderen Kulturen ist wichtig in unserer globalisierten Welt.—Openness to other cultures is important in our globalized world.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Offenheit | — |
| Genitive | der Offenheit | — |
| Dative | der Offenheit | — |
| Accusative | die Offenheit | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Offenheit" mean in English?
- "Offenheit" means openness, frankness, or candor. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Offenheit"?
- "Offenheit" is pronounced /ˈɔfn̩haɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Offenheit" der, die, or das?
- "Offenheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Offenheit"?
- "Offenheit" is a noun in German.
