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 a name or designation to someone or something(give a name)
a.to call someone or something by a specific name
Wir nennen unseren Hund Max.—We call our dog Max.
2.to state, list, or mention something explicitly(mention)
a.to mention or list as an example or reason
Kannst du mir ein Beispiel nennen?—Can you name me an example?
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.
