No. 13,211 in German
aufgegangen
"Aufgegangen" means "risen" or "opened" depending on context.
In a sentence
Die Sonne ist am Morgen aufgegangen.
The sun has risen in the morning.
In this sentence, 'aufgegangen' is used to describe the event of the sun rising, a common literal utilization of the verb 'aufgehen'.
Mir ist ein Licht aufgegangen.
I had an epiphany.
Here, 'aufgegangen' is used metaphorically to signify the occurrence of an inspiration or realization.
Die Tür ist von alleine aufgegangen.
The door opened by itself.
In this instance, 'aufgegangen' indicates that an object, the door, has opened, showing a physical and causative action.
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