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The act of giving a name to a person, place, or thing.
Die Benennung der neuen Straße nach der berühmten Wissenschaftlerin wurde einstimmig beschlossen.
The naming of the new street after the famous scientist was approved unanimously.
'Die Benennung' (the naming/designation) is the noun form of the verb 'benennen' (to name). The ending '-ung' forms nouns from verbs, which usually describe the process or result of the action. Nouns ending in '-ung' are always feminine.
Die Benennung eines Kindes ist eine wichtige Entscheidung für die Eltern.
Naming a child is an important decision for the parents.
The meaning depends on the context. If it is about the process or a decision, it means the 'Akt des Namensgebens' (act of naming). If it is about the term itself, it means the 'Name' (name).
Die Benennung des Produkts war ein langer Prozess.
The naming of the product was a long process.
When something is named after someone or something, German uses the preposition 'nach' with the dative. This construction is very common.
Die Benennung des Platzes nach einem ehemaligen Bürgermeister war umstritten.
The naming of the square after a former mayor was controversial.
In the meaning of 'Name' (name) or 'Bezeichnung' (designation), 'Benennung' is used mainly in scientific, technical, or administrative contexts.
In der Biologie ist die korrekte Benennung der Arten sehr wichtig.
In biology, the correct naming of species is very important.
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'Name' and 'Benennung' can both have to do with what something is called. 'Name' is the normal word for the designation itself, especially for people, places, and things. 'Benennung' can also mean the designation itself, but it sounds more factual or formal. Often, 'Benennung' also means the process by which something gets a name. That is why the words can be confused: the 'Name' is usually the result, while the 'Benennung' can be the act or the official decision.
Frau Richter erklärt die Benennung der neuen Straße im Unterricht.
Ms. Richter explains the naming of the new street in class.
Der Mitarbeiter hat den Namen des neuen Produkts sofort verstanden.
The employee immediately understood the name of the new product.