erwähnen
Translation
to mention, to bring up
Examples
Er hat deinen Namen erwähnt.
He mentioned your name.
Sie erwähnte es nur nebenbei.
She only mentioned it in passing.
Es ist erwähnenswert, dass ...
It is worth mentioning that...
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to mention (sth.) He mentioned your name.
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to mention (sth.) (to sb.) Did you mention the meeting to him?
Similar Words
Synonyms: nennen, sagen, ansprechen
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' and the archaic verb 'wähnen' (to think, to suppose). The idea is to bring something into thought or speech.
Memory Tips
Think of it as bringing something to someone's 'awareness'. 'Erwähnen' is a formal way to say 'to bring up'.