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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
noun
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
Name
noun
A reputation.
Ruf
noun
A reputation.
nennen
verb
benennen
verb
taufen
verb
bezeichnen
verb
nennen
verb
(transitive) To mention, specify.
benennen
verb
(transitive) To publicly implicate by name.
ernennen
verb
(transitive) To designate for a role.
benennen
verb
(transitive) To designate for a role.

What does "name" mean?

  1. noun A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
    "Her name is written on the certificate."
  2. noun A person's reputation.
    "He has built a good name for himself in the industry."
  3. verb To give something or someone a name.
    "They named the baby after her grandmother."
  4. verb To identify or specify something explicitly.
    "Can you name three benefits of the new system?"

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.
  • They named the baby after her grandmother.

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Frequently asked questions

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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