Erinnern
Example: Ich erinnere mich gut an unseren letzten Urlaub zusammen.
Definition
"Erinnern" means to recall or bring back a memory or information to one's mind. It is used when someone actively thinks about a past event or detail, as in remembering a vacation or an important fact.
Etymology
The German word "erinnern" comes from the Middle High German 'erinnern', derived from the Old High German 'irninnan', meaning 'to bring to mind'. Did you know? The root is related to the English word 'mind', reflecting the connection between memory and mental focus.
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"Erinnern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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