Erinnern
Example: Ich erinnere mich gut an unseren letzten Urlaub zusammen.
Definition
"Erinnern" means to recall or bring back a memory or fact to one's mind. It involves consciously remembering something from the past, such as an event, person, or experience. For example, "Ich erinnere mich gut an unseren letzten Urlaub zusammen" means I remember our last vacation together well.
Etymology
The word "erinnern" comes from the Middle High German 'erinnern', which itself derives from Old High German 'irninnan'. It is related to the verb 'innern', meaning to penetrate or enter the mind. Did you know? The root reflects the idea of something entering or being held in the mind, which perfectly fits the concept of remembering.
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"Erinnern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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