nominieren
to nominate
To officially propose someone or something as a candidate for an election, a prize, or an award.
EXAMPLE
Der Film wurde für fünf Oscars nominiert.
The film was nominated for five Oscars.
nominieren
to nominate
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Meanings
Usage tips
Sentence structure with 'für'
When you propose someone for something, you use the preposition 'für' (for) followed by the accusative. The pattern is: jemanden für einen Preis/ein Amt nominieren (to nominate someone for a prize/an office).
EXAMPLE
Die Partei hat ihre Kandidatin für das Bürgermeisteramt nominiert.
The party nominated its candidate for the office of mayor.
Common passive use
This verb is very often used in the passive to emphasize who or what was proposed. The person doing the action is often unimportant.
EXAMPLE
Die Autorin wurde für den Deutschen Buchpreis nominiert.
The author was nominated for the German Book Prize.
Word family
The related noun is 'die Nominierung' (the nomination). It describes the act of nominating or the status of being nominated.
EXAMPLE
Die Nominierung des jungen Schauspielers war eine große Überraschung.
The nomination of the young actor was a big surprise.
Compare with
nominieren vs wählen
to vote / choose / dial
Both verbs can describe choosing a person. „Wählen“ emphasizes the choice itself, while „nominieren“ highlights the official status of being a candidate. Use „wählen“ when someone chooses from several options, and „nominieren“ when a person is officially proposed for an election or award.
nominieren
Der Vorstand nominierte seine Vorsitzende offiziell für den Preis.
The board officially nominated its chairwoman for the award.
wählen
Die Mitglieder wählten aus drei Bewerbern ihren Favoriten.
The members chose their favorite from among three applicants.
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