name in German
name in German is Name, Ruf, nennen — name means a word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
name in German
Name
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
Name
A reputation.
Ruf
A reputation.
nennen
benennen
taufen
bezeichnen
nennen
(transitive) To mention, specify.
benennen
(transitive) To publicly implicate by name.
ernennen
(transitive) To designate for a role.
benennen
(transitive) To designate for a role.
What does "name" mean?
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noun A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
"Her name is written on the certificate."
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noun A person's reputation.
"He has built a good name for himself in the industry."
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verb To give something or someone a name.
"They named the baby after her grandmother."
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verb To identify or specify something explicitly.
"Can you name three benefits of the new system?"
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name in a sentence
- Her name is written on the certificate.
- What name did they give the new puppy?
- He has built a good name for himself in the industry.
- Cheating in the exam could ruin your good name at the school.
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What is "name" in German?
"name" in German is Name, Ruf, nennen. name means: A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
How do you use "name" in a sentence?
Example: "Her name is written on the certificate." In German, "name" is Name, Ruf, nennen.
Are there other ways to say "name" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "name": Name, Ruf, nennen, benennen, taufen, bezeichnen.
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