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mentioned / called
Used to refer to something or someone that has already been mentioned or bears a specific name. It serves to specify.
Alle oben genannten Personen werden gebeten, sich am Empfang zu melden.
All the people mentioned above are asked to report to reception.
'Genannt' (mentioned/called) is the past participle of the verb 'nennen' (to name/call). It is very often used like an adjective before a noun to refer to something already mentioned.
Der bereits genannte Termin muss leider verschoben werden.
The date already mentioned unfortunately has to be postponed.
This word almost always comes directly before the noun it describes. It is often combined with adverbs like 'oben' (above), 'unten' (below), 'zuvor' (previously), or 'im Folgenden' (in the following) to make the reference point more precise.
Die im Folgenden genannten Regeln sind für alle verbindlich.
The rules mentioned below are binding for everyone.
The use of 'genannt' (mentioned/called) is typical of written language, especially in formal, official, or academic texts. It is less common in spoken language.
Bitte füllen Sie die Formulare für die genannten Zwecke aus.
Please fill out the forms for the purposes mentioned.
'Genannt' (called) can also come after a name to introduce a nickname or an alternative designation. The structure is then: [name], genannt [nickname].
Der berühmte Fußballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento, genannt Pelé, war eine Legende.
The famous footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento, called Pelé, was a legend.
so-called
'genannt' and 'sogenannt' can both make a designation more precise. 'genannt' is neutral: it simply says what something is called or what is being referred to. 'sogenannt' also introduces a designation, but it can show distance. It is sometimes used when you are only quoting the expression or do not find it entirely fitting. But it can also be neutral, especially with technical terms. The words can be confused because both can come before a noun. If you only want to clearly say which name is meant, 'genannt' is a better fit. If you are explaining a term or distancing yourself somewhat from the term, 'sogenannt' is more likely to fit.
Der genannte Verkäufer ist heute nicht im Laden.
The mentioned salesperson is not in the store today.
Bei der Prüfung müssen wir den sogenannten Sicherheitstest erklären.
In the exam, we have to explain the so-called safety test.