die Nennung
mention
The saying or writing down of a name or term; a mention.
EXAMPLE
Die bloße Nennung seines Namens sorgte für Aufregung im Saal.
The mere mention of his name caused excitement in the hall.
die Nennung
mention / entry
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Meanings
die Nennung
entry
The official sign-up or registration for participation in a competition, especially in sports.
EXAMPLE
Die Frist für die Nennung zum Marathon läuft morgen ab.
The deadline for entry in the marathon expires tomorrow.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Nennung' (the mention / entry) is a noun derived from the verb 'nennen' (to name, to mention). The ending '-ung' often turns verbs into feminine nouns that describe an action or a result.
EXAMPLE
Der Zeuge konnte den Täter nennen.
The witness was able to name the perpetrator.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'Erwähnung' (mention), 'Nennung' (mention) is often used with the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of). Typical phrases are 'die Nennung des Namens' (the mention of the name), 'unter Nennung von Gründen' (stating reasons), or 'ohne Nennung von Details' (without mentioning details).
EXAMPLE
Er bat um die Nennung aller Beteiligten.
He asked for the mention of everyone involved.
Context clue
You can recognize this meaning from the context. When it is about sports, competitions, tournaments, or races, 'Nennung' (entry) means the official registration to participate.
EXAMPLE
Die Nennung für das Reitturnier muss bis Freitag erfolgen.
The entry for the riding tournament must be submitted by Friday.
Compare with
Nennung vs Meldung
report / notification
When taking part in a sports competition, Meldung and Nennung can both mean official registration. Nennung is the sporting term for the official entry of a participant or horse; Meldung remains more general and emphasizes the notification or registration. In a competition, Nennung is therefore often the better choice.
Nennung
Die Nennung der Läufer für den Wettbewerb muss bis Freitag erfolgen.
The runners must be entered for the competition by Friday.
Meldung
Die Meldung des Vereins für den Wettbewerb ging am Freitag ein.
The club's registration for the competition was received on Friday.
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