die Erinnerung, -en
memory
Etwas, das man im Kopf behält, weil es in der Vergangenheit passiert ist.
Definition & meaning
The German word Erinnerung has two primary meanings depending on the context:
- Memory / Recollection: This refers to the mental process of bringing past events, thoughts, or information back into one's consciousness. It can refer to the act of remembering or the content that is being remembered.
- Reminder / Notification: This refers to a notice or signal intended to make someone remember to do something, such as an appointment, a task, or a deadline.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Erinnerung). The plural form is die Erinnerungen.
- Origin: The word is derived from the German verb erinnern (to remind/to remember). The root inner (inner) combined with the prefix er- suggests bringing something from the "inner" self or mind back to the surface. The suffix -ung is used to turn the verb into a noun, indicating a process or a result.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the meaning of "recollection": das Gedächtnis, die Rückbesinnung, die Reminiszenz.
- For the meaning of "reminder": die Mahnung, der Hinweis, der Weckruf.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ich habe eine schlechte Erinnerung an diesen Ort.noun
I have a bad memory of this place.
Eine Erinnerung kann sehr wertvoll sein.noun
A memory can be very valuable.
Jede Erinnerung bleibt im Herzen.noun
Every memory stays in the heart.
Manchmal bleibt eine schöne Erinnerung im Kopf.noun
Sometimes a beautiful memory remains in the mind.
Diese Erinnerung bleibt für immer im Herzen.noun
This memory stays in the heart forever.
Jede Erinnerung an den Urlaub macht glücklich.noun
Every memory of the vacation makes one happy.
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