gekürt
crown
The German word "gekürt" is the past participle of the verb "küren", which means "to appoint," "to select," or "to honor", often through a formal decision or award (e.g., selecting a winner or awarding a title).
- Küren roots from Middle High German küren, similar to “to choose” or “to elect.”
- Gekürt translates as "appointed," "chosen," or "awarded".
Similar words:
- auswählen (to select)
- bestimmen (to determine)
- ernennen (to appoint)
Difference:
"Küren" and its form "gekürt" are specifically used for a formal or honorary selection, often in contexts like awards or titles. "Auswählen" is more general selection, while "ernennen" often implies an official appointment or nomination rather than a competitive selection.
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Examples
Die neuen Meister werden nächste Woche gekürt.adjective
The new champions will be crowned next week.
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