No. 1,051 in Dutch
benoemd
Appointed.
In a sentence
Ik ben benoemd tot voorzitter van de commissie.
I have been appointed as chairperson of the committee.
In this sentence, the word "benoemd" signifies being officially appointed to a position or role, connoting a formal decision-making process or designation.
De nieuwe wet benoemde specifieke maatregelen tegen fraude.
The new law specified particular measures against fraud.
Here, "benoemde" is used in the past tense to describe how something is named or specified, often used in contexts involving details or stipulations.
Hij werd benoemd omdat hij de meest geschikte kandidaat was.
He was appointed because he was the most suitable candidate.
Again, "benoemd" signifies the act of appointment or designation of someone to a role or position, emphasizing the act of choosing or selecting that individual.
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