VERB
ernennen/ɛɐ̯ˈnɛnən/to appoint; to nominate; to designate
ernennen is a German verb that means to appoint, to nominate, or to designate. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈnɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ernannte" and the past participle is "ernannt".
Definitions
1.to officially assign someone to a position or function(government, organization, formal)
a.to appoint to an official post or office
Der Präsident ernannte ihn zum Minister.—The president appointed him as minister.
b.to designate for a special role or status
Sie wurde zur Leiterin des Projekts ernannt.—She was appointed project manager.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ernennen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ernenne |
| Present (du) | ernennst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ernennt |
| Preterite (ich) | ernannte |
| Participle II | ernannt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ernennte |
| Imperative (singular) | ernenn |
| Imperative (plural) | ernennt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ernennen" mean in English?
- "ernennen" means to appoint, to nominate, or to designate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ernennen"?
- "ernennen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈnɛnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ernennen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ernennen" is "ernannt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ernennen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ernennen" becomes "ernannte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ernennen"?
- "ernennen" is a verb in German.
