ADPOSITION

namens/ˈnaːməns/on behalf of; in the name of; called

namens is a German adposition that means on behalf of, in the name of, or called. It is pronounced /ˈnaːməns/.

Definitions

1.on behalf of someone; representing someone or something(representative/authority)

a.in the name of, expressing representation or official authority

Ich unterschreibe dieses Dokument namens meiner Chefin.I am signing this document on behalf of my boss.

2.having the name (of), called(naming)

a.identifying someone by name

Ein Mann namens Müller hat angerufen.A man called Müller called.

Frequently asked questions

What does "namens" mean in English?
"namens" means on behalf of, in the name of, or called. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "namens"?
"namens" is pronounced /ˈnaːməns/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "namens"?
"namens" is a adposition in German.

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