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renaming
The process of giving a new name to a person, place, institution, or thing.
Die Umbenennung der Straße nach einer berühmten Wissenschaftlerin wurde vom Stadtrat beschlossen.
The renaming of the street after a famous female scientist was decided by the city council.
'Umbennung' is a noun derived from the separable verb 'umbenennen' (to rename). The prefix 'um-' signals a change or renewal, while 'benennen' means 'to name' or 'to give a name.'
Die Firma plant, sich umzubenennen.
The company is planning to rename itself.
To connect the old and new names, a fixed prepositional structure is used: 'die Umbenennung von [old] in [new]' (the renaming from [old] to [new]). Pay attention to the preposition 'in' for the new name.
Die Umbenennung des Platzes von „Leninplatz“ in „Platz der Vereinten Nationen“ fand 1992 statt.
The renaming of the square from 'Leninplatz' to 'Platz der Vereinten Nationen' took place in 1992.
The noun 'Umbennung' is often used in formal or official contexts. Typical verbs are 'beantragen' (to apply for/request), 'beschließen' (to decide), or 'fordern' (to demand). It often involves the renaming of streets, squares, or institutions.
Eine Bürgerinitiative fordert die Umbenennung der Schule.
A citizens' initiative is demanding the renaming of the school.
naming
'die Benennung' and 'die Umbenennung' both have to do with names. 'Benennung' means that someone or something is given a name, or it can also mean the name itself. This can be the first name given. 'Umbenennung', on the other hand, means that an existing name is changed and a new name is introduced. Learners may confuse the words because they look similar. The prefix 'um-' is important here: it shows that something is being changed. A 'Benennung' gives a name; an 'Umbenennung' replaces an old name.
Die Umbenennung der Straße sorgt in der Nachbarschaft für viele Diskussionen.
The renaming of the street is causing a lot of discussion in the neighborhood.
Bei der Benennung des neuen Produkts achtete das Team auf einen einfachen Namen.
When naming the new product, the team paid attention to choosing a simple name.