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 assign or state a name for someone or something(identify/name)
a.to call by a name or term
Mein Bruder heißt Peter, aber alle nennen ihn Pit.—My brother's name is Peter, but everyone calls him Pit.
2.to mention, to refer to(mention)
a.to explicitly state or mention
Kannst du drei Gründe nennen?—Can you name three reasons?
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.
