die Umbenennung
Translation
renaming, rechristening, relabeling
Examples
Die Umbenennung der Straße wurde beschlossen.
The renaming of the street was decided.
Eine Umbenennung des Produkts ist notwendig.
A renaming of the product is necessary.
Grammar Patterns
the renaming ((of sth.)) the renaming of sth. The renaming of the company was expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Namensänderung (name change)
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (re-, around) + 'benennen' (to name) + the noun suffix '-ung'. It literally means 're-naming'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'um' as 'around' or 'change'. You're changing the 'Benennung' (naming) of something.