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 call someone/something by a name or title(identification)

a.to give a name or designation to someone or something

Sie nannte ihren Hund Max.She called her dog Max.

2.to state or mention something (such as an example or a fact)(mention)

a.to mention or enumerate

Er nannte drei Gründe für seine Entscheidung.He mentioned three reasons for his decision.

Conjugation

Infinitivenennen
Present (ich)nenne
Present (du)nennst
Present (er/sie/es)nennt
Preterite (ich)nannte
Participle IIgenannt
Konjunktiv II (ich)nennte
Imperative (singular)nenn
Imperative (plural)nennt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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