German word

Ernennung

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈnɛnʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounappointment

Example

Nach den Wahlen gab es viele Ernennungen in der Partei.

After the elections, there were many appointments within the party.

Illustration for Ernennung (appointment)

More examples

Die Ernennung des neuen Vorstandsvorsitzenden löste Diskussionen im Aufsichtsrat aus.

The appointment of the new chairman of the executive board sparked discussions within the supervisory board.

Core concept

An official decision places a selected person into an office or assigned role.

Common phrases

  • die Ernennung zum Ministerpräsidenten

    appointment as prime minister

  • die Ernennung des neuen Vorstandsvorsitzenden

    appointment of the new chairman of the executive board

Similar words

Nominierung: The formal process of putting forward a person for a position.
Bestellung: An official designation of someone for a public office or committee.
Bestätigung: The formal approval of a hiring or appointment decision.
Amtsantritt: The moment when an appointed person begins performing official duties.

Definition in German

Ernennung ist das formelle Handeln, durch das eine Person offiziell in ein Amt oder eine Aufgabe eingesetzt wird.

Word origin

The noun Ernennung is formed from the verb ernennen with -ung, a suffix that creates nouns for actions or their results.

Usage tips

  • Nominierung usually names the selection of a candidate, whereas Ernennung refers to the formal appointment that follows.

Other meanings

  • nominationnoun

Opposites

  • Entlassungdismissalnoun
  • Abberufungremoval from officenoun

Related words

  • ernennenappointverb
  • ernanntappointedadjective
  • Ernennungsurkundecertificate of appointmentnoun

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