sich erinnern
remember
Meaning of sich erinnern
etwas oder jemanden im Gedächtnis haben und nicht vergessen
to keep information or people in your memory
Pronunciation
sich erinnern with English translation
sich erinnern usage examples
Ich erinnere mich an unseren ersten Tag.
I remember our first day.
Er erinnert sich noch gut an die Reise.
He still remembers the trip well.
sich erinnern synonyms
What's the difference between sich erinnern, behalten, im Kopf behalten, im Gedächtnis behalten, bewahren, gedenken, and sich vergegenwärtigen
Usually means to keep something in mind or retain it in memory; it is more general than "sich erinnern" and sounds a bit less natural without context in the sense of remembering.
A common idiom meaning to keep in mind or not forget. Very close to "remember" in the sense of retaining information.
Means to retain in memory; it sounds neutral and a little more literary than "im Kopf behalten," but still natural.
Advanced: broader words
Usually means to preserve or protect; in the sense of memory it is used less often and sounds more literary or solemn, like preserving in memory.
A very formal word, usually for commemorating or honoring someone; not used for ordinary everyday "remember."
Means to realize, bring to mind, or mentally picture something clearly. It is formal and noticeably different from simple "remember."
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sich erinnern 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 sich erinnern mean?
to keep information or people in your memory
How do you pronounce sich erinnern?
sich erinnern is pronounced [zɪç ɛʁˈʔɪnɐn].
How is sich erinnern used in a sentence?
I remember our first day. Translation: Ich erinnere mich an unseren ersten Tag.
Is sich erinnern part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, sich erinnern (remember) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is sich erinnern part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, sich erinnern (remember) 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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