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 oneself, usually with reflexive pronoun)(personal memory)
a.to recall something from one's memory (with 'sich')
Ich erinnere mich an unseren Urlaub am Meer.—I remember our vacation by the sea.
2.to remind (someone) of something(reminding others)
a.to cause someone to think of something (with accusative object)
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.
