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

Infinitiveernennen
Present (ich)ernenne
Present (du)ernennst
Present (er/sie/es)ernennt
Preterite (ich)ernannte
Participle IIernannt
Konjunktiv II (ich)ernennte
Imperative (singular)ernenn
Imperative (plural)ernennt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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