Kilo Lingo

/nomˈbɾaɾ/

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Translation

to name

Word origin

From Latin nominare ('to name, to call by name'), from nomen ('name'). The same root gives English 'nominate' and 'nominal'.

Origin
Latin
Root
nominare
English cognates
nominate, nominal

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

.

The company has just appointed a new director.

.

He refused to name those responsible.

presidenta .

They are going to name her chairwoman of the committee.

¿ capitales europeas?

Can you name three European capitals?

ciudadano .

They named him an honorary citizen of the city.

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This word is part of lesson 62.