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sich erinnern

remember

Meaning of sich erinnern

keep in mind

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German[zɪç ɛʁˈʔɪnɐn]
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sich erinnern belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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sich erinnern synonyms

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What's the difference between sich erinnern / behalten / bewahren / gedenken / im Kopf behalten / im Gedächtnis behalten

🇩🇪German
sich erinnern

Often means to notice or to remember for later; very close to "remember," especially when you need to keep something in mind.

A1Very Often

Bitte merk dir diese Adresse.

Пожалуйста, запомни этот адрес.

🇩🇪German

Usually means to keep something in mind or retain it in memory; it is more general than "sich erinnern" and sounds a bit less natural without context in the sense of remembering.

A1Very Often

Ich kann mir seine Telefonnummer gut behalten.

Я могу хорошо запомнить его номер телефона.

🇩🇪German

Usually means to preserve or protect; in the sense of memory it is used less often and sounds more literary or solemn, like preserving in memory.

A1Often

Wir bewahren die Erinnerung an unsere Großeltern.

Мы бережно храним память о наших бабушке и дедушке.

G
🇩🇪German
gedenken

A very formal word, usually for commemorating or honoring someone; not used for ordinary everyday "remember."

A1Rarely

Wir gedenken heute der Opfer des Krieges.

Сегодня мы чтим память жертв войны.

I
🇩🇪German
im Kopf behalten

A common idiom meaning to keep in mind or not forget. Very close to "remember" in the sense of retaining information.

A1Very Often

Du solltest diese Regel im Kopf behalten.

Тебе следует держать это правило в голове.

I
🇩🇪German
im Gedächtnis behalten

Means to retain in memory; it sounds neutral and a little more literary than "im Kopf behalten," but still natural.

A1Often

Ich werde diesen Tag im Gedächtnis behalten.

Я сохраню этот день в памяти.

S
🇩🇪German
sich vergegenwärtigen

Means to realize, bring to mind, or mentally picture something clearly. It is formal and noticeably different from simple "remember."

A1Rarely

Man muss sich die Folgen dieser Entscheidung vergegenwärtigen.

Нужно осознать последствия этого решения.

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sich erinnern translation: remember. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sich erinnern

[zɪç ɛʁˈʔɪnɐn]

sich erinnern translation

remember

sich erinnern transcription

[zɪç ɛʁˈʔɪnɐn]

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sich erinnern meaning: what does it mean?

sich an etwas oder jemanden im Gedächtnis behalten

sich erinnern pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sich erinnern is pronounced as [zɪç ɛʁˈʔɪnɐn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is sich erinnern part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, sich erinnern (remember) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sich erinnern part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, sich erinnern (remember) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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