VERB
benennen/bəˈnɛnən/to name; to designate; to nominate
benennen is a German verb that means to name, to designate, or to nominate. It is pronounced /bəˈnɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "benannte" and the past participle is "benannt".
Definitions
1.to give someone or something a name or title(naming)
a.to assign or state a name
Wir müssen das neue Produkt noch benennen.—We still have to name the new product.
2.to specify or identify by name(identification)
a.to state or mention someone or something by name
Kannst du einen Zeugen benennen?—Can you name a witness?
3.to nominate or appoint someone to a position(appointing)
a.to name someone as candidate or for a position
Die Partei wird einen Kandidaten benennen.—The party will nominate a candidate.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | benennen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | benenne |
| Present (du) | benennst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | benennt |
| Preterite (ich) | benannte |
| Participle II | benannt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | benennte |
| Imperative (singular) | benenne |
| Imperative (plural) | benennt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "benennen" mean in English?
- "benennen" means to name, to designate, or to nominate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "benennen"?
- "benennen" is pronounced /bəˈnɛnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "benennen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "benennen" is "benannt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "benennen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "benennen" becomes "benannte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "benennen"?
- "benennen" is a verb in German.
