benannt
Translation
named, mentioned, designated, appointed
Examples
Der benannte Zeuge sagte die Wahrheit.
The named witness told the truth.
Die oben benannte Firma hat Insolvenz angemeldet.
The above-mentioned company has filed for insolvency.
Grammar Patterns
benannte/r/s ((noun)) named (noun) The named expert will speak tomorrow.
Similar Words
genannt (called), erwähnt (mentioned); Antonyms: unbenannt (unnamed), anonym (anonymous)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'benennen' (to name), which comes from 'be-' + 'nennen' (to name, to call).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'be-named'. Something that has been given a 'Name' (name).