namens
on behalf of
On behalf of someone or as a representative of a person or institution.
EXAMPLE
Namens des gesamten Teams danke ich Ihnen für Ihre Unterstützung.
On behalf of the entire team, I would like to thank you for your support.
namens
on behalf of / named
namens + genitive
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Meanings
namens
named
With the name; called that.
EXAMPLE
In dem Dorf lebt ein Musiker namens Jonas.
A musician named Jonas lives in the village.
Usage tips
With the genitive
When „namens“ (on behalf of) expresses representation, it is followed by the genitive. Learn the patterns „namens des …“ (on behalf of the …) and „namens der …“ (on behalf of the …).
EXAMPLE
Die Vorsitzende begrüßte die Gäste namens des Vereins.
The chairperson welcomed the guests on behalf of the association.
Formal usage
In this meaning, „namens“ (on behalf of) is especially common in official speeches, formal letters, and legal texts. In personal everyday conversations, this usage sounds very formal.
EXAMPLE
Namens der Geschäftsleitung bitte ich Sie, die Verzögerung zu entschuldigen.
On behalf of the management, I would like to apologize for the delay.
Position after the noun
When giving a name, „namens“ (named) comes directly after the noun referring to the person or thing. The name follows; with simple personal names, no article is used. The combination „namens + name“ remains unchanged.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben einen Nachbarn namens Karim.
We have a neighbor named Karim.
Ich habe gestern mit einem Nachbarn namens Karim gesprochen.
Yesterday, I spoke with a neighbor named Karim.
In real life
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