selbsternannt
Translation
self-proclaimed, self-appointed, self-styled
Examples
Wir trafen den selbsternannten Anführer.
We met the self-proclaimed leader.
Er sprach mit den selbsternannten Experten.
He spoke with the self-proclaimed experts.
Grammar Patterns
[as an attribute before a noun] a self-proclaimed ... the self-proclaimed king
Similar Words
Synonyms: sogenannt (so-called)
Etymology
From 'selbst' (self) and 'ernannt' (appointed, past participle of 'ernennen'). Literally 'self-appointed'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'appointing' (ernennen) them'self' (selbst) to a position of power.