die Nominierung
Translation
nomination, appointment, designation
Examples
Seine Nominierung für den Preis war eine Überraschung.
His nomination for the prize was a surprise.
Die Nominierung des neuen Ministers wurde bekannt gegeben.
The nomination of the new minister was announced.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominierung)) ((für+4)) nomination for sth. The nomination for the Oscar is an honour.
((Nominierung)) ((zu+3)) nomination to/as sth. Her nomination as chairwoman was confirmed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ernennung (appointment), Kandidatur (candidacy), Benennung (naming)
Etymology
From the verb 'nominieren' (to nominate), which comes from Latin 'nominare' (to name). The suffix '-ung' forms a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'nomination'. Think of nominating as putting someone's 'name' forward.