genannt
Translation
mentioned, named, called
Examples
Die oben genannten Personen sollen vortreten.
The above-mentioned persons should step forward.
Er wird von allen nur 'Chef' genannt.
He is only called 'Boss' by everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) ((before a noun)) as an adjective modifying a noun Die oben genannten Punkte sind wichtig.
((predicative)) ((with 'werden')) as a predicate with the verb 'werden' Er wird 'der Kluge' genannt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erwähnt (mentioned), bezeichnet (designated); Antonyms: ungenannt (unnamed)
Etymology
It is the past participle of the verb 'nennen' (to name, to call).
Memory Tips
Think of 'nennen' (to name). Something that has been named or mentioned is 'genannt'.