offenbaren

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɔfənˈbaːʁən/

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Verb

1. (transitive) to reveal, to disclose
2. (reflexive) to become evident
3. (reflexive, religion) to reveal oneself

Usage notes

The past participle may or may not have the prefix ge-. The form without the prefix (offenbart) is expected according to the rules, and is also more frequent; but geoffenbart is not uncommonly seen.

Synonyms

• enthüllen
• offenlegen
• bloßlegen
• entschleiern
• veröffentlichen

Derived terms

• offenbar
• Offenbarung

Further reading

• “offenbaren” in Duden online