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der Name

name

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Meaning of der Name

word used to identify a person or thing

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What's the difference between der Name / Bezeichnung / Benennung / Rufname / Vorname / Nachname

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der Name

name — word used to identify a person or thing

A1Very Often
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Bezeichnung

A general term or designation for an object, concept, or category; not necessarily a person's name.

A1Often

Die Bezeichnung für dieses Gerät ist leicht zu merken.

Обозначение этого устройства легко запомнить.

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Benennung

The act of naming something, or an official naming; more formal and bookish.

A1Rarely

Die Benennung der Straße wurde gestern beschlossen.

Название улицы было утверждено вчера.

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Rufname

The name someone is usually called by; often used in contrast to a family name.

A1Rarely

Mein Rufname ist Max.

Меня обычно зовут Макс.

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Vorname

A person's given name before the family name; the most common everyday term.

A1Very Often

Bitte schreiben Sie Ihren Vornamen auf das Formular.

Пожалуйста, напишите своё имя в форме.

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Nachname

A person's family name; used to distinguish family members and in official records.

A1Very Often

Mein Nachname ist Müller.

Моя фамилия — Мюллер.

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Name

The ordinary word for a person's, animal's, object's, or place's name.

A1Very Often

Wie ist dein Name?

Как тебя зовут?

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Titel

A title, form of address, or the name of a work; not just a personal name.

A1Very Often

Der Titel des Buches ist interessant.

Название книги интересное.

E
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Etikett

A label on packaging or a tag; can also mean a figurative label.

A1Often

Auf dem Etikett steht der Name des Herstellers.

На этикетке указано название производителя.

K
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Kennzeichen

A distinguishing feature, mark, or license plate; not just a name.

A1Often

Das Kennzeichen des Autos ist leicht zu erkennen.

Номерной знак автомобиля легко узнать.

M
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Marke

A brand or make; refers to a product brand rather than a personal name.

A1Very Often

Diese Marke ist sehr bekannt.

Этот бренд очень известен.

E
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Eigenname

A proper noun, such as a person's, city's, or river's name; a grammar term.

A1Rarely

Berlin ist ein Eigenname.

«Берлин» — это собственное имя.

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Familienname

Family name; almost the same as Nachname, but a bit more formal.

A1Very Often

Bitte geben Sie Ihren Familiennamen an.

Пожалуйста, укажите свою фамилию.

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/naːmə/

der Name translation

name

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/naːmə/

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der Name meaning: what does it mean?

ein Wort zur Identifizierung einer Person oder Sache

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