erinnern
remind · remember
Sich an etwas aus der Vergangenheit denken oder etwas wieder ins Gedächtnis rufen.
The German word "erinnern" is a verb meaning "to remember" or "to remind".
- It comes from the root "innern", related to "innen" meaning "inside", implying something brought to mind internally.
Similar words:
- sich erinnern (to recall, to remember oneself)
- gedenken (to commemorate, remember formally)
- mahnen (to remind, often as a warning)
Difference:
- erinnern is general purpose for remembering or reminding.
- gedenken usually refers to remembering with respect or solemnity.
- mahnen has a connotation of urging someone to remember or act, often seriously.
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Examples
Du musst mich an das Treffen erinnern.verb
You must remind me about the meeting.
Sie erinnert sich gern an diesen Urlaub.verb
She likes to remember that vacation.
Du musst mich später an den Termin erinnern.verb
You must remind me about the appointment later.
Du solltest dich an seinen Namen erinnern.verb
You should remember his name.
Kannst du dich noch an unseren ersten Ausflug erinnern?verb
Can you still remember our first trip?
Du erinnerst mich an jemanden, den ich kenne.verb
You remind me of someone I know.
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