benannt
Translation
named, mentioned, designated, appointed
Examples
Der benannte Zeuge sagte die Wahrheit.
The named witness told the truth.
Die oben benannte Firma hat Insolvenz angemeldet.
The above-mentioned company has filed for insolvency.
Grammar Patterns
benannte/r/s ((noun)) named (noun) The named expert will speak tomorrow.
Similar Words
genannt (called), erwähnt (mentioned); Antonyms: unbenannt (unnamed), anonym (anonymous)
Etymology
It's the past participle of 'benennen' (to name), formed from the prefix 'be-' and the verb 'nennen' (to name, call).
Memory Tips
Connect it directly to the English 'named'. It's something that has been assigned a 'Name'.