Die Erinnerung
Example: Die Erinnerung an den Urlaub macht mich glücklich.
Definition
"Die Erinnerung" refers to the mental ability or process of recalling past experiences, events, or information. It involves the storage and retrieval of memories, such as when thinking about a holiday that brings happiness, as in the phrase 'Die Erinnerung an den Urlaub macht mich glücklich.'
Etymology
The German word "die Erinnerung" comes from the verb 'erinnern,' meaning 'to remember,' combined with the suffix '-ung,' which forms nouns indicating an action or result. Interestingly, 'erinnern' itself is related to 'inner,' hinting at the idea of bringing something into one's inner mind or consciousness.
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"Die Erinnerung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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