Erinnerung
memory/reminder
Feminine noun with two meanings: 'memory' (of the past) and 'reminder'. 'Zur Erinnerung' = as a reminder.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| die Erinnerung | die Erinnerungen | /ɛɐˈɪnəʁʊŋ/ |
Example Sentences
Ich habe schöne Erinnerungen an den Urlaub.
I have nice memories of the vacation.
Zur Erinnerung: morgen ist Feiertag.
As a reminder: tomorrow is a holiday.
Die Erinnerung verblasst mit der Zeit.
Memory fades with time.
Compound Words
Erinnerungsstück (das) — souvenir/memento
Common Mistakes
Wrong preposition: 'Erinnerung von'
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