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vergessen

forget

Meaning of vergessen

Deutsch

sich nicht mehr an etwas erinnern können

English

fail to recall

forget

Pronunciation

German
[fɛɐ̯ˈɡɛsn̩]

vergessen with English translation

vergessen usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Mein Opa vergisst manchmal seine Brille.

My grandpa sometimes forgets his glasses.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich vergesse oft Namen.

I often forget names.

vergessen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between vergessen, übersehen, missachten, ignorieren, and vernachlässigen

🇩🇪German

To miss or fail to notice something by inattentiveness; in a forget-like sense, to overlook a detail or task.

A1very often

Advanced: broader words

M
🇩🇪German
missachten

To disregard rules, instructions, or norms; not mere forgetting, but deliberate non-observance.

A1often
I
🇩🇪German
ignorieren

To intentionally ignore something or someone; to pay no attention although it has been noticed.

A1very often
V
🇩🇪German
vernachlässigen

To neglect something and give it too little attention, often in relation to duties, care, or important areas of life.

A1often

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vergessen belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does vergessen mean?

fail to recall

How do you pronounce vergessen?

vergessen is pronounced [fɛɐ̯ˈɡɛsn̩].

How is vergessen used in a sentence?

My grandpa sometimes forgets his glasses. Translation: Mein Opa vergisst manchmal seine Brille.

Is vergessen part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, vergessen (forget) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is vergessen part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, vergessen (forget) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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