No. 850 in Danish
åben
"Åben" means "open" in English.
In a sentence
Døren er åben.
The door is open.
In this sentence, 'åben' is used as an adjective describing the state of the noun 'døren' (the door), indicating that the door is not closed.
Han elsker at åben en ny bog.
He loves to open a new book.
Here, 'åben' is employed as the infinitive form of the verb, meaning 'to open' in English, describing the action performed by the subject 'han' (he).
Hun har altid et åbent sind.
She always has an open mind.
In this instance, 'åben' is used as an adjective (in its definite form 'åbent') describing the noun 'sind' (mind), conveying the meaning of being receptive or accepting.
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