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Describes the state of having been officially selected and installed for an office, position, or function.
Der neu ernannte Direktor stellte sich heute dem Kollegium vor.
The newly appointed director introduced himself to the staff today.
'Ernannt' (appointed) is the past participle of the verb 'ernennen' (to appoint). It is often used like an adjective before a noun to describe a person who has officially received a new position.
Der frisch ernannte Abteilungsleiter stellte seine Pläne vor.
The newly appointed department head presented his plans.
The verb 'ernennen' (to appoint) and its participle form are typically used with the preposition 'zu' and the dative to name the new position. The pattern is: someone is appointed 'zu' something.
Sie wurde zur Vorsitzenden des Vereins ernannt.
She was appointed chairwoman of the association.
The word 'ernannt' (appointed) belongs in a formal, official context. It is used for important offices in politics, companies, or organizations.
Per Urkunde wurde er zum Richter auf Lebenszeit ernannt.
By official certificate, he was appointed judge for life.
deployed / inserted
Both words can describe a person taking on a new role. „Ernannt“ emphasizes the official act, while „eingesetzt“ places more emphasis on being assigned the role and actually taking it up. „Ernannt“ is usually the better choice for a formal decision, while „eingesetzt“ also works when the focus is on the actual start of the job.
Nach der Abstimmung wurde Mara zur neuen Leiterin ernannt.
After the vote, Mara was appointed the new director.
Nach der Entscheidung wurde Mara als neue Leiterin eingesetzt.
After the decision, Mara was appointed as the new director.
