English–German
“appoint” in German
How to say “appoint” in German
“Appoint” in German is berufen.
An authoritative call selects someone for a task and can also summon a rule, source, or power for a purpose.
Example sentences with berufen
Sie wurde überraschend zur Abteilungsleiterin berufen.
She was unexpectedly appointed head of the department.
Tips for using berufen
- In passive statements, 'zu etwas berufen werden' means being appointed to a role, while 'sich auf etwas berufen' means invoking or relying on something.
Other German words for “appoint”
Der Präsident ernennt ihn zum Minister.
The president appoints him as minister.