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 appoint someone formally to a position or title(official action)
a.assigning an official role or title
Sie wurde zur Direktorin ernannt.—She was appointed director.
2.to designate or name someone as something(designation)
a.to officially name or label
Er wurde zum Sprecher der Gruppe ernannt.—He was named the spokesperson of the group.
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.
