öffne

Öffne is the second person singular imperative form of the German verb öffnen, meaning to open. It is used to give a direct command or instruction to someone to perform the action of opening something. For example: Öffne die Tür (Open the door) or Öffne bitte das Fenster (Please open the window).

As an imperative, Öffne does not stand alone as a noun and is written as a normal verb form in lowercase within a sentence. It is capitalized only when it begins a sentence due to standard German capitalization rules. The corresponding polite form is Öffnen Sie (or Bitte öffnen Sie) used when addressing multiple people or someone in a formal context, for example: Öffnen Sie bitte die Tür.

Grammatical notes: Öffne belongs to the class of regular German verbs with a stem vowel change in some verb forms. In everyday speech, it is common in direct address and commands, especially in informal situations. It is part of the larger verb family around öffnen, which also includes forms like öffnet, öffneten, geöffnet (participial past participle).

Usage and context: The imperative Öffne is frequently found in conversations, instructions, or signage that directs someone to perform an action, such as opening a container, door, window, or lid. In written guidelines or manuals, a more formal alternative might use the polite form Öffnen Sie.

See also: öffnen, geöffnet, Öffnung.