designate in German
designate in German is designieren, bestimmen, kennzeichnen — designate means to officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.
designate in German
designieren
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
bestimmen
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
kennzeichnen
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
markieren
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
ansetzen
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
ausweisen
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
ausersehen
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
ausweisen
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
bestimmen
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
designieren
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
einstufen
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
vorsehen
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
What does "designate" mean?
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verb To officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.
"The building was designated a historic landmark."
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adj Chosen for a role but not yet officially holding it.
"The ambassador-designate will take office next month."
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designate in a sentence
- The building was designated a historic landmark.
- She was designated as team leader for the project.
- The ambassador-designate will take office next month.
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What is "designate" in German?
"designate" in German is designieren, bestimmen, kennzeichnen. designate means: To officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.
How do you use "designate" in a sentence?
Example: "The building was designated a historic landmark." In German, "designate" is designieren, bestimmen, kennzeichnen.
Are there other ways to say "designate" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "designate": designieren, bestimmen, kennzeichnen, markieren, ansetzen, ausweisen.
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