Erinnern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erinnern" is used as verb with the meaning of "remember", "recall" or "remind".

Essential properties of "erinnern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erinnern
Simple past: erinnerte
Participle: erinnert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erinnern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Remember something or someone"

Definition: "To remember something or someone."
Translation(s): remember, recall
Synonym(s): gedenken, sich besinnen
Antonym(s): vergessen
Related word(s): Gedächtnis, Erinnerung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich kann mich nicht mehr erinnern.I can't remember anymore.
Sie erinnert mich an meine Mutter.She reminds me of my mother.
Er erinnert sich an seine Kindheit.He remembers his childhood.

2.) "Remind someone of something"

Definition: "To make someone remember something."
Translation(s): remind
Synonym(s): mahnen
Related word(s): Erinnerung, Gedächtnis

📝 Some usage examples:

Kannst du mich morgen daran erinnern?Can you remind me of that tomorrow?
Ich erinnere dich daran, dass du den Müll rausbringen musst.I'll remind you that you have to take out the trash.
Sie erinnert ihn an sein Versprechen.She reminds him of his promise.

3.) "Commemorate something"

Definition: "To commemorate something."
Translation(s): commemorate, remember, observe
Synonym(s): Gedenken, Gedächtnis
Related word(s): Gedenken, Feier

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir erinnern die Opfer des Krieges.We commemorate the victims of the war.
Jedes Jahr erinnert man den Jahrestag.Every year, the anniversary is commemorated.
Die Zeremonie erinnert an die historische Schlacht.The ceremony commemorates the historic battle.

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