benannt
Translation
named, appointed, designated
Examples
Die Straße ist nach ihm benannt.
The street is named after him.
Er wurde zum Vorsitzenden benannt.
He was appointed as chairman.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is named ((after sb./sth.)) to be named after sb./sth. The prize is named after a famous scientist.
((sb.)) is appointed ((as sth.)) to be appointed as sth. She was appointed as the new director.
Similar Words
genannt (called), ernannt (appointed), designiert (designated)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (to apply something to) and 'nennen' (to name). Literally, 'to have a name applied to'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'be-named'. The 'be-' prefix often indicates doing something to an object, in this case, giving it a name.