Erinnerung/ɛɐ̯ˈʔɪnəʁʊŋ/memory; recollection; remembrance
Erinnerung is a German noun that means memory, recollection, or remembrance. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔɪnəʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Erinnerungen".
Definitions
1.the ability or act of remembering past events, experiences, or information(cognitive/mental)
a.the mental faculty of recalling or recognizing past experiences
Nach dem Unfall verlor er vorübergehend die Erinnerung an den Vorfall.—After the accident he temporarily lost the memory of the incident.
b.something remembered from the past; a recollection
Diese Musik weckt schöne Erinnerungen an meine Kindheit.—This music brings back beautiful memories of my childhood.
2.something that is intended to remind someone of something or keep the memory alive(reminder/commemoration)
a.an object, gesture, or event that serves as a reminder or commemoration
Das Foto ist eine Erinnerung an unseren Urlaub am Meer.—The photo is a reminder of our holiday at the sea.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Erinnerung | die Erinnerungen |
| Genitive | der Erinnerung | der Erinnerungen |
| Dative | der Erinnerung | den Erinnerungen |
| Accusative | die Erinnerung | die Erinnerungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Erinnerung" mean in English?
- "Erinnerung" means memory, recollection, or remembrance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Erinnerung"?
- "Erinnerung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔɪnəʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Erinnerung" der, die, or das?
- "Erinnerung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Erinnerung"?
- The plural of "Erinnerung" is "Erinnerungen".
- What part of speech is "Erinnerung"?
- "Erinnerung" is a noun in German.
