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IPA/bəˈʁuːfn̩/
Der Präsident beruft einen neuen Botschafter.
The president appoints a new ambassador.
Sie wurde überraschend zur Abteilungsleiterin berufen.
She was unexpectedly appointed head of the department.
An authoritative call selects someone for a task and can also summon a rule, source, or power for a purpose.
berufen werden
be appointed
ernennen: Place someone in an office or position by formal decision.
benennen: Officially designate someone for a role, title, or function.
einsetzen: Place someone in a role to carry out specific duties.
eine Person offiziell in ein Amt oder zu einer Funktion bestimmen beziehungsweise einsetzen
The verb derives from German rufen, 'call', with be- forming a verb for directing that call toward a person or matter.