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aufgeschlossen

open-minded

adjective OWF-ge-shlos-en Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: past participle of aufschließen (to unlock)

Also means

receptive

Usage Note

aufgeschlossen describes someone receptive to new ideas, often with a dative or gegenüber: neuen Ideen aufgeschlossen sein. It is a warm compliment in personal ads and references. Do not confuse with offen, which is broader and can mean literally open.

Examples

"Sie ist neuen Technologien gegenüber sehr aufgeschlossen."

Natural Translation

She is very open-minded towards new technologies.

Literal Translation

She is new technologies towards very open-minded.

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