benennen
name
Einem Menschen, Tier oder einer Sache einen Namen oder eine Bezeichnung geben.
The German word "benennen" is a verb meaning "to name" or "to designate". It is composed of the prefix "be-" and the root "nennen", where "nennen" means "to call" or "to name".
Similar words:
- "nennen" (to call, to name)
- "bezeichnen" (to label, to designate)
- "benutzen" (to use — related but broader)
Difference:
- benennen often implies formally or officially giving a name or designation.
- nennen can be more general or informal in simply "calling" something by a name.
- bezeichnen focuses more on describing or labeling rather than naming outright.
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Examples
Ich werde mein Kind nach meinem Großvater benennen.verb
I will name my child after my grandfather.
Du musst deinen Kater noch benennen.verb
You still have to name your tomcat.
Wir benennen das Kind Karl.verb
We name the child Karl.
Sie benennen den Platz nach einem berühmten Schriftsteller.verb
They name the square after a famous writer.
Wir benennen unser neues Auto 'Blitz'.verb
We name our new car 'Blitz'
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