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

Infinitivevergessen
Present (ich)vergesse
Present (du)vergisst
Present (er/sie/es)vergisst
Preterite (ich)vergaß
Participle IIvergessen
Konjunktiv II (ich)vergäße
Imperative (singular)vergiss
Imperative (plural)vergesst
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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