VERB
vergessen/fɛɐ̯ˈɡɛsn̩/to forget
vergessen is a German verb that means to forget. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡɛsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "vergaß" and the past participle is "vergessen".
Definitions
1.to fail to remember something(memory, cognition)
a.not recall something
Ich habe meinen Schlüssel zu Hause vergessen.—I forgot my key at home.
b.not bring along by mistake
Hast du deine Hausaufgaben vergessen?—Did you forget your homework?
2.to overlook or neglect to do something(neglect)
a.not do something you should
Du hast ganz vergessen, ihm zu antworten.—You completely forgot to reply to him.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vergessen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | vergesse |
| Present (du) | vergisst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | vergisst |
| Preterite (ich) | vergaß |
| Participle II | vergessen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | vergäße |
| Imperative (singular) | vergiss |
| Imperative (plural) | vergesst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vergessen" mean in English?
- "vergessen" means to forget. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vergessen"?
- "vergessen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vergessen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vergessen" is "vergessen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vergessen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vergessen" becomes "vergaß" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vergessen"?
- "vergessen" is a verb in German.
