VERB
benennen/bəˈnɛnən/to name; to call; to designate
benennen is a German verb that means to name, to call, or to designate. It is pronounced /bəˈnɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "benannte" and the past participle is "benannt".
Definitions
1.to give a name to someone or something; to designate(naming, designation)
a.to assign a designation, especially a name
Die Schule wurde nach einer berühmten Wissenschaftlerin benannt.—The school was named after a famous scientist.
b.to list or specify by name
Bitte benennen Sie die wichtigsten Gründe für Ihre Entscheidung.—Please state the main reasons for your decision.
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 call, or to designate. 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.
