NOUN

Vergessen/fɛɐ̯ˈɡɛsn̩/forgetting; oblivion

Vergessen is a German noun that means forgetting or oblivion. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡɛsn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.the process or state of not remembering something(psychology or common)

a.the act of forgetting

Das ständige Vergessen wichtiger Termine bereitet ihm Probleme.Constantly forgetting important appointments causes him problems.

2.state in which something is no longer known or considered(figurative, elevated)

a.oblivion, being forgotten

Das alte Lied geriet langsam in Vergessen.The old song slowly fell into oblivion.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Vergessen
Genitivedes Vergessens
Dativedem Vergessen
Accusativedas Vergessen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Vergessen" mean in English?
"Vergessen" means forgetting or oblivion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Vergessen"?
"Vergessen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Vergessen" der, die, or das?
"Vergessen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Vergessen"?
"Vergessen" is a noun in German.

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