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rename in German

rename in German is umbenennen, umtaufen — rename means to give something or someone a new name.

rename in German

umbenennen
verb
(transitive) To give a new name to.
umtaufen
verb
(transitive) To give a new name to.

What does "rename" mean?

  1. verb To give something or someone a new name.
    "The school decided to rename its library after a beloved teacher."
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rename in a sentence

  • The school decided to rename its library after a beloved teacher.
  • When Google announced it was complying with US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, many Mexicans responded with a laugh and a long, exhausted sigh.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rename" in German?
"rename" in German is umbenennen, umtaufen. rename means: To give something or someone a new name.
How do you use "rename" in a sentence?
Example: "The school decided to rename its library after a beloved teacher." In German, "rename" is umbenennen, umtaufen.
Are there other ways to say "rename" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "rename": umbenennen, umtaufen.
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