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appointment
The formal act by which a person is officially appointed to an office, position, or role.
Die Ernennung des neuen Ministers wurde in der Presse bekannt gegeben.
The appointment of the new minister was announced in the press.
'Die Ernennung' (the appointment) is a noun derived from the verb 'ernennen' (to appoint). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action.
Der Präsident ist für die Ernennung von Richtern zuständig.
The president is responsible for the appointment of judges.
To indicate a person's new position or role, the preposition 'zu' followed by the dative is used. The typical structure is 'die Ernennung von [Person] zu [Position]' (the appointment of [person] as/to [position]).
Die Ernennung von Frau Dr. Meier zur neuen Direktorin wurde positiv aufgenommen.
The appointment of Dr. Meier as the new director was received positively.
'Ernennung' (appointment) is often combined with verbs that describe the formal act. Common phrases are 'die Ernennung bekannt geben' (to announce the appointment), 'die Ernennung bestätigen' (to confirm the appointment), or 'einer Ernennung zustimmen' (to approve an appointment).
Der Vorstand muss die Ernennung noch offiziell bestätigen.
The board still has to officially confirm the appointment.
appeal / calling / appointment
'die Berufung' and 'die Ernennung' can both mean that a person officially receives a position. 'Ernennung' is the more general expression for the formal act. 'Berufung' fits especially with certain high offices, above all at universities, for example a professorship. The words can be confused because a 'Berufung' is often also an 'Ernennung'. When speaking neutrally about an office or role, 'Ernennung' is usually simpler and more general. When it is about a professorship or a very high office, 'Berufung' sounds more precise.
Die Ernennung zur Teamleiterin wurde heute im Büro bekannt gegeben.
The appointment as team leader was announced in the office today.
Meine Kollegin feierte ihre Berufung an die Universität mit einem kleinen Empfang.
My colleague celebrated her appointment at the university with a small reception.