um|benennen
Translation
to rename
Examples
Ich benenne die Datei um.
I am renaming the file.
Die Straße wurde in Hauptstraße umbenannt.
The street was renamed to Main Street.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to rename sth. I am renaming the file.
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to rename sth. to sth. The street was renamed to Main Street.
Similar Words
einen neuen Namen geben (to give a new name)
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (indicating change) and 'benennen' (to name). To name something differently.
Memory Tips
Think of changing (um) the 'name' (Name) of something.