die Umbenennung
Translation
renaming, relabeling
Examples
Die Umbenennung der Straße wurde beschlossen.
The renaming of the street was decided.
Eine Umbenennung des Produkts ist notwendig.
A renaming of the product is necessary.
Grammar Patterns
the renaming ((of sth.)) the renaming of sth. The renaming of the company was expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Namensänderung (name change)
Etymology
Composed of 'um-' (re-, around) + 'benennen' (to name) + the noun suffix '-ung'. The literal meaning is 'the act of re-naming'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'um-' often implies a change or transformation. So, it's a change of the 'Benennung' (naming).