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“name” in German

German

Alsobenennen · Bezeichnung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaːmə/

Example

Ich kenne seinen Namen nicht.

I don't know his name.

Illustration for Name (name)

How to say “name” in German

“Name” in German is Name.

A label attached to a person, place, or product that lets others identify or refer to it.

Full entry for Name: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Name

Ich habe sie nach ihrem Namen gefragt.

I asked her for her name.

Tips for using Name

  • The masculine noun Name has plural Namen; dative and accusative use Namen, while genitive uses Namens.

Other German words for “name”

Sie benennt das Kind Anna.

She names the child Anna.

Ich kenne die Bezeichnung dieses Produkts nicht.

I don't know the name of this product.

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