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
| 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.
