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memory

воспоминание

Meaning of memory

recalled experience

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EN-UK/ə ˈmɛməri/
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memory with Russian translation

memory usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

A vivid memory of the small mountain village from our tour stays with me.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Her strongest memory from the cruise was watching dolphins at dawn.

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memory belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

memoryErinnerung
familyFamilie
parentsEltern
momMama
dadPapa
childKind
childrenKinder

memory synonyms

Related words worth learning together

remembrance
a formal or ceremonial term for the act of remembering or what is remembered
reminiscence
a recalled story or episode from the past, often told in a reflective or nostalgic way
memoir
a written account (book or essay) of one's memories rather than a single memory
nostalgia
a sentimental or wistful longing for the past; an emotional state rather than a single memory
flashback
a sudden, vivid memory or a narrative device showing past events; more specific than a general memory
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remembrance

a formal or ceremonial term for the act of remembering or what is remembered

B2Rarely

We held a moment of remembrance for those who died.

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reminiscence

a recalled story or episode from the past, often told in a reflective or nostalgic way

C1Rarely

His reminiscences about childhood filled the evening.

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memoir

a written account (book or essay) of one's memories rather than a single memory

B2Often

She published a memoir about her childhood holidays.

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nostalgia

a sentimental or wistful longing for the past; an emotional state rather than a single memory

B1Often

Listening to that song fills me with nostalgia for my school days.

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flashback

a sudden, vivid memory or a narrative device showing past events; more specific than a general memory

B2Often

The smell of smoke gave him a flashback to the accident.

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memory meaning: what does it mean?

recalled experience

memory pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

memory is pronounced as /ə ˈmɛməri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

memory definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A vivid memory of the small mountain village from our tour stays with me. Translation: У меня сохранилось яркое воспоминание о маленькой горной деревне после нашей экскурсии.

Is memory part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?

Yes, memory (воспоминание) can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is memory part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?

Yes, memory (воспоминание) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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