Offenbaren
Example: Der Zeuge konnte das Verbrechen endlich offenbaren.
Definition
"Offenbaren" means to reveal or disclose information that was previously hidden or unknown. It involves making something clear or known to others, often something significant or secret, as in the example where a witness can finally reveal the crime.
Etymology
The word "offenbaren" comes from the German prefix "offen-" meaning 'open' and the verb "baren", derived from Old High German "beran" meaning 'to bear or carry'. It literally means 'to make open or manifest'. Did you know? The concept of 'opening' in the word reflects the act of making something visible or known that was hidden before.
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"Offenbaren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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