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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
verb
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
bestimmen
verb
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
kennzeichnen
verb
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
markieren
verb
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
ansetzen
verb
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
ausweisen
verb
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
ausersehen
verb
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
verb
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
verb
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
verb
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
verb
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
verb
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?

  1. verb To officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.
    "The building was designated a historic landmark."
  2. adj Chosen for a role but not yet officially holding it.
    "The ambassador-designate will take office next month."

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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Frequently asked questions

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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