Verb

erinnern

Translation

to remember, to remind

Er erinnert sich gut an seine Schulzeit.

He remembers his school days well.

Bitte erinnere mich an den Termin.

Please remind me of the appointment.

sich⁴ an+4 erinnern to remember (sth.) He remembers his childhood.

j-n an+4 erinnern to remind (sb.) of (sth.) She reminds him of his promise.

Synonyms: sich entsinnen, gedenken; Antonym: vergessen (to forget)

From prefix er- (achievement) + inner (inner). To bring something into one's inner mind.

Learn the two main uses: reflexive 'sich erinnern an + acc.' (to remember) and transitive 'jdn. erinnern an + acc.' (to remind sb.).