nominieren
Translation
to nominate, to propose
Examples
Er wurde für den Preis nominiert.
He was nominated for the prize.
Die Partei nominiert ihren Kandidaten.
The party nominates its candidate.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((for sth.)) to nominate sb./sth. for sth. They nominate him for the office. Sie nominieren ihn für das Amt.
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to nominate sb. as sth. We nominate her as our representative. Wir nominieren sie als unsere Vertreterin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vorschlagen, aufstellen
Etymology
From Latin 'nominare' (to name), which comes from 'nomen' (name).
Memory Tips
This is a direct cognate of the English 'to nominate'. Think of the 'nominees' at an awards show.