VERB
nennen/ˈnɛnən/to name; to call; to mention
nennen is a German verb that means to name, to call, or to mention. It is pronounced /ˈnɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nannte" and the past participle is "genannt".
Definitions
1.to give the name of someone or something; to call (someone/something) by a name(identify by name)
a.to state or mention a name or title
Können Sie mir jemanden nennen, der Ihnen geholfen hat?—Can you name someone who helped you?
b.to call someone/something by a particular name
Wir nennen unseren Hund Bello.—We call our dog Bello.
2.to mention or list (facts, examples, reasons, etc.)(list or mention)
a.to mention a fact or detail
Er konnte viele Gründe für seine Entscheidung nennen.—He could name many reasons for his decision.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | nennen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nenne |
| Present (du) | nennst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nennt |
| Preterite (ich) | nannte |
| Participle II | genannt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nennte |
| Imperative (singular) | nenn |
| Imperative (plural) | nennt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nennen" mean in English?
- "nennen" means to name, to call, or to mention. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "nennen"?
- "nennen" is pronounced /ˈnɛnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "nennen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "nennen" is "genannt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "nennen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "nennen" becomes "nannte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "nennen"?
- "nennen" is a verb in German.
