Namens Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Namens" is mainly used as preposition meaning "on behalf of", "in the name of" or "by order of". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "namens"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: genitive
  • Functions: modal

Meanings of "namens" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Acting for or representing someone/something"

"Namens", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er sprach namens der Firma.He spoke on behalf of the company.
  2. Sie unterzeichnete den Vertrag namens ihrer Eltern.She signed the contract on behalf of her parents.
  3. Der Anwalt handelte namens seines Mandanten.The lawyer acted on behalf of his client.

2.) "Referring to someone or something by their name"

"Namens", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe einen Hund namens Max.I have a dog named Max.
  2. Es gibt einen Ort namens Timbuktu in Mali.There is a place called Timbuktu in Mali.
  3. Sie hat eine Katze namens Luna adoptiert.She adopted a cat named Luna.
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