verb
umbenennen
rename
Einer Sache oder Person einen neuen Namen geben.
The German word "umbenennen" is a verb meaning "to rename".
- It is made up of:
- um (prefix indicating change or reversal)
- benennen (to name or to designate)
Similar words:
- ändern (to change)
- umwandeln (to convert)
- taufen (to baptize, give a name)
Difference:
- umbenennen specifically means changing the existing name of something.
- ändern is more general for any kind of change, not specifically names.
- umwandeln focuses more on transforming or converting in a broader sense.
- taufen is used only for giving a name or baptizing, often the first naming, not renaming.
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Examples
Wir müssen die Datei umbenennen.verb
We have to rename the file.
Die Schüler benannten das Projekt nach ihrem Thema um.verb
The students renamed the project after their topic.
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