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erinnern

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think of/about
remember
keep in mind
recall
remind
memorize
come to mind
occur to someone
think of
have occurred to someone
have come to mind

Synonyms and Related Words for erinnern

denkensich erinnerngedenkenim Sinn habensich entsinnenmahnenin Erinnerung rufenmerkensich einprägenim Gedächtnis behaltenbehaltensich merkenim Gedächtnis bewahrennicht vergesseneinfallenin den Sinn kommendenken anfällt einfiel einist eingefallenin den Sinn gekommensich erinnert

Definition of "erinnern" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "erinnern" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.
#1

Reflexiv (sich erinnern an + Akk): eine Person, Sache oder ein Ereignis aus der Vergangenheit im Gedächtnis haben oder wieder ins Gedächtnis rufen.

DE: “Ich erinnere mich. Dein Name ist Paul.”

A1
EN: “I remember. Your name is Paul.”

DE: “Erinnerst du dich an unseren ersten gemeinsamen Urlaub?”

A2
EN: “Do you remember our first vacation together?”

DE: “Ich kann mich nicht mehr genau an den Wortlaut des Gesprächs erinnern.”

B1
EN: “I can no longer remember the exact wording of the conversation.”
#2

Transitiv (jmdn. erinnern an + Akk): jemanden auf etwas aufmerksam machen, das er vergessen hat oder vergessen könnte.

DE: “Bitte erinnere mich an meinen Termin.”

A1
EN: “Please remind me of my appointment.”

DE: “Deine Schwester erinnert mich sehr an deine Mutter.”

A2
EN: “Your sister reminds me a lot of your mother.”

DE: “Der Lehrer erinnerte die Schüler daran, ihre Hausaufgaben bis Freitag abzugeben.”

B1
EN: “The teacher reminded the students to hand in their homework by Friday.”

Words Similar in Spelling to erinnern

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