NOUN
Gedächtnis/ɡəˈdɛçtnɪs/memory; remembrance
Gedächtnis is a German noun that means memory or remembrance. It is pronounced /ɡəˈdɛçtnɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gedächtnisse".
Definitions
1.the mental ability to store and recall information, events, or experiences(human ability)
a.short-term or long-term memory in people or animals
Mein Gedächtnis lässt in letzter Zeit nach.—My memory has been getting worse lately.
b.faculty of remembering specific events or facts
Sie hat ein ausgezeichnetes Gedächtnis für Namen.—She has an excellent memory for names.
2.the act of remembering or keeping something in mind(remembrance)
a.commemoration of someone or something
Zu Ehren seines Gedächtnisses wurde ein Denkmal errichtet.—A monument was erected in his memory.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gedächtnis | die Gedächtnisse |
| Genitive | des Gedächtnisses | der Gedächtnisse |
| Dative | dem Gedächtnis | den Gedächtnissen |
| Accusative | das Gedächtnis | die Gedächtnisse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gedächtnis" mean in English?
- "Gedächtnis" means memory or remembrance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gedächtnis"?
- "Gedächtnis" is pronounced /ɡəˈdɛçtnɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gedächtnis" der, die, or das?
- "Gedächtnis" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gedächtnis"?
- The plural of "Gedächtnis" is "Gedächtnisse".
- What part of speech is "Gedächtnis"?
- "Gedächtnis" is a noun in German.
