Vergessen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vergessen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to forget", "to not recall" or "to neglect".

Essential properties of "vergessen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vergessen
  • Simple past: vergaß
  • Participle: vergessen

See full conjugation of vergessen

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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 "vergessen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To not remember something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe mein Passwort vergessen.I forgot my password.
  2. Er hat vergessen, den Müll rauszubringen.He forgot to take out the trash.
  3. Sie hat den Termin vergessen.She forgot the appointment.

2.) "To neglect or overlook something important"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir dürfen unsere Ziele nicht vergessen.We must not forget our goals.
  2. Er hat seine Pflichten vergessen.He neglected his duties.
  3. Sie hat vergessen, auf sich selbst zu achten.She forgot to take care of herself.

3.) "To unintentionally leave something behind"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe meinen Regenschirm im Zug vergessen.I left my umbrella on the train.
  2. Er hat seine Tasche im Restaurant vergessen.He left his bag in the restaurant.
  3. Sie hat ihr Handy zu Hause vergessen.She left her phone at home.
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