Polyglot Dictionary

nennen

/ˈnɛnən/

verb A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

V Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Core Domain General Tone Neutral

Forms

present (3rd sg.)
nennt
past
nannte
past (plural)
nannten
perfect
hat genannt

Meaning

  1. to name, to call (someone/something by a name)

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Similar words

benennen

nennen is the everyday verb for naming or calling something; benennen is more formal or official, often used for designating or specifying something precisely.

Practice

1 What does nennen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Sie ___ das Baby Anna.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches nennen?

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