VERB
erinnern/ɛɐ̯ˈʔɪnɐn/to remember; to remind
erinnern is a German verb that means to remember or to remind. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔɪnɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erinnerte" and the past participle is "erinnert".
Definitions
1.to remember something; to recall(mental recall, reflexive use)
a.to become aware again of something from the memory
Ich erinnere mich an meinen ersten Schultag.—I remember my first day at school.
2.to remind someone of something(causative, transitive use)
a.to cause someone to think of something
Kannst du mich morgen an den Termin erinnern?—Can you remind me about the appointment tomorrow?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erinnern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erinnere |
| Present (du) | erinnerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erinnert |
| Preterite (ich) | erinnerte |
| Participle II | erinnert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erinnerte |
| Imperative (singular) | erinnere |
| Imperative (plural) | erinnert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erinnern" mean in English?
- "erinnern" means to remember or to remind. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erinnern"?
- "erinnern" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔɪnɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erinnern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erinnern" is "erinnert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erinnern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erinnern" becomes "erinnerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erinnern"?
- "erinnern" is a verb in German.
