ernennen
Translation
to appoint, to name, to nominate
Examples
Sie wurde zur Managerin ernannt.
She was appointed manager.
Der Präsident ernennt die Minister.
The president appoints the ministers.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to appoint sb. to sth. Sie wurde zur Managerin ernannt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to assign, to designate
Etymology
From prefix er- (result) + nennen (to name/call). Literally 'to name into a position'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-' as completing the action of 'nennen' (naming). You are officially naming someone into a new role.