appointed
Loading your saved state.
appointed
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.
to dismiss / discharge
'entlassen' and 'ernannt' can both have to do with an official position. However, they point in opposite directions. 'ernannt' describes that someone has been officially selected for an office or function. 'entlassen' means that someone loses their job or is removed from a position. They can be confused because both can appear in formal texts about people and offices. 'ernannt' fits the beginning of a task or role, while 'entlassen' fits the end.
Sofia ist gestern zur neuen Leiterin des Teams ernannt worden.
Sofia was appointed the new head of the team yesterday.
Der Vorstand entließ den Abteilungsleiter nach dem Streit.
The board dismissed the department head after the dispute.