تذكر + المصدر أو صيغة المصدر
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'to' for things you need to do (tasks) and '-ing' for things you already did (memories).
- Remember + to-infinitive = A task or duty you must perform (e.g., Remember to call Mom).
- Remember + gerund (-ing) = A memory of a past event (e.g., I remember calling Mom).
- The negative 'Don't forget to' is the same as 'Remember to' (e.g., Don't forget to lock up).
نظرة عامة
remember تشبه الكائن المتحول قليلاً.remembered sending بريداً إلكترونياً (لديك الذكرى) بينما كنت تقصد في الواقع أنك remembered to send البريد (قمت بالمهمة). خطأ واحد يجعلك تبدو محترفاً، والآخر يجعلك تبدو وكأنك تتجاهل فريقك تماماً.I remember doing that!
كيف تعمل هذه القاعدة
change of meaning (تغيير المعنى). معظم الأفعال في اللغة الإنجليزية صعبة الإرضاء—فهي تحب صيغة واحدة فقط أو الأخرى. لكن remember مرنة.-ing، فإن الحدث وقع أولاً. لقد عشته، ثم تذكرته لاحقاً.to يعني أن التذكر يحدث أولاً. أنت تفكر في المهمة، ثم تقوم بها.-ing كألبوم صور و to كورقة ملاحظات لاصقة على ثلاجتك. إذا كنت تراسل صديقاً حول حفل موسيقي، ستقول: I remember dancing to that song.وإذا كنت تذكرهم بشأن الغد، ستقول:
Remember to bring your ID.إنه تغيير بسيط يغير كل شيء.
I remembered to buy milk,فلديك حليب. وإذا قلت
I remember buying milk,قد يكون لديك حليب، لكنك بالتأكيد تسترجع ذكرى عن محل البقالة. إنه قليل من السحر يساعدك على التنقل بين الواقع والذاكرة.
I thought I did that(ظننت أنني فعلت ذلك).
نمط التكوين
remember + فعل-ing. مثال: I remember meeting him.
remember + to + الفعل المجرد (Base Verb). مثال: I remembered to call her.
I don't remember seeing that movie. (الرؤية قد تكون حدثت أو لم تحدث).
I didn't remember to lock the door. (القفل بالتأكيد لم يحدث).
Remember to + الفعل المجرد. مثال: Remember to like and subscribe!
Do you remember going there?
Did you remember to pay?
متى نستخدمها
remember + -ing كلما شعرت بالحنين. فكر في تعليقات إنستغرام لمنشور Throwback Thursday. عبارة I remember hiking this trail last year.الأمر كله يتعلق بالتجربة.
remember + to لأي شيء يتضمن جدولاً زمنياً أو مسؤولية.Please remember to leave the bag on the porch.إنها نسخة «الحدث» (أو الفعل). إنها ممتازة أيضاً لتكون صديقاً جيداً.
Remember to text me when you get home!هي كلاسيكية. يمكنك أيضاً استخدامها في الأوساط المهنية. سؤال
Did you remember to attach the file?هو سؤال يخشاه كل متدرب.
to. وإذا كان في معرض الصور، استخدم -ing. إنه مثل الاختيار بين فيلم وثائقي على Netflix (الماضي) وإشعار التقويم (المستقبل).
الأخطاء الشائعة
to عندما تتحدث عن ذكرى. عبارة I remember to visit Parisتبدو وكأن لديك مهمة متكررة للذهاب إلى فرنسا كل صباح. إلا إذا كنت طياراً مليارديراً، فهذا غالباً خطأ. أنت تقصد
I remember visiting Paris.خطأ كلاسيكي آخر هو نسيان
to في التذكير. عبارة Remember call me! تبدو وكأنها لغة رجل كهف. إنها دائماً remember to call. لا تنس أن remember نفسها تحتاج إلى تصريف. عبارة I remembering to do itفوضوية. يجب أن تكون
I remembered to do it.أيضاً، احترس من فخ
forget. الفعل Forget يتبع نفس المنطق بالضبط! I forgot to lock the door(لم أفعل ذلك) مقابل "I'll never forget locking the door« (لدي الذكرى). غالباً ما يخلط الناس بين هذين الأمرين أثناء مقابلات العمل. إذا قلت »I remembered to lead that project,« فهذا يبدو وكأنك قمت بعملك. وإذا قلت »I remember leading that project," فأنت تتحدث عن تجربة القيام بذلك. إساءة استخدام هذه الأفعال قد تجعلك تبدو إما كثير النسيان أو تعيش في عالم الأحلام. ولنكن صادقين، لدينا ما يكفي من ذلك على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي بالفعل. حافظ على مهامك وذكرياتك كل في مساره الخاص.
مقارنة مع أنماط مشابهة
forget هو الأخ التوأم لـ remember. إنه يتبع نفس قواعد -ing (الذكرى) و to (المهمة). ثم هناك stop.Stop مختلف. Stop smoking تعني أنك أقلعت عن العادة.Stop to smoke تعني أنك توقفت عن المشي لتدخن سيجارة. الأمر لا يتعلق بالذكرى مقابل المهمة هنا؛ بل يتعلق بغرض التوقف. الفعل Try أيضاً يتصرف بشكل مختلف.Try to open the door تعني أنك حاولت لكن ربما فشلت. Try opening the window تعني أنك فعلت ذلك كتجربة لترى ما إذا كان ذلك سيساعد في تخفيف الحرارة. الفعل Remember أبسط وأوضح بكثير.-ing هو «فعلت ذلك، ثم تذكرت.» الـ to هو «تذكرت، ثم فعلت.» بعض المتعلمين يرتبكون مع regret أيضاً. I regret to tell you هي طريقة رسمية لإعطاء أخبار سيئة (الإخبار على وشك الحدوث).I regret telling you تعني أنك تتمنى لو أبقيت فمك مغلقاً (لقد أخبرت بالسر بالفعل). Remember هو الأكثر شيوعاً بين هذه الأفعال، لذا فإن إتقانه يعطيك ميزة كبيرة. إنه مثل الطبقة الأساسية لملابس رائعة—كل شيء آخر يبدو ملائماً أكثر بمجرد ارتدائها.love أو hate، وإلا ستنتهي في متاهة لغوية.أسئلة شائعة
I remember to lock the doorهي عادة؛
I remember locking itهي ذكرى لوقت محدد.
remind بدلاً من ذلك؟Remind تستخدم عندما يجعلك *شخص آخر* تتذكر. Remind me to call Mom.
forget، و regret، و stop. كل واحد له فوارقه الدقيقة.remember أحياناً جملة that؟I remember that we met before.غالباً ما تكون قابلة للتبديل مع صيغة
-ing للذكريات.Forming 'Remember' with Infinitives and Gerunds
| Form | Structure | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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Affirmative Task
|
Remember + to + verb
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Don't forget to do it
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Remember to call.
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Affirmative Memory
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Remember + verb-ing
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Recall a past event
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I remember calling.
|
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Negative Task
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Remember + not + to + verb
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Avoid doing something
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Remember not to fall.
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Negative Memory
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Don't remember + verb-ing
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No recollection of past
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I don't remember falling.
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Question (Task)
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Did you remember + to + verb?
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Asking if task was done
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Did you remember to pay?
|
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Question (Memory)
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Do you remember + verb-ing?
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Asking about a memory
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Do you remember paying?
|
Meanings
The verb 'remember' changes its meaning depending on whether it is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) or a gerund (verb + -ing). It either refers to a responsibility or a recollection.
Future/Current Task
Using 'remember to' indicates that the action of remembering happens first, and then the action of the second verb follows. It is about not forgetting a duty.
“Please remember to bring your passport tomorrow.”
“Did you remember to turn off the oven?”
Past Recollection
Using 'remember -ing' indicates that the action of the second verb happened first, and now you have a mental image or memory of it. It is about looking back in time.
“I remember visiting Paris when I was only five years old.”
“He doesn't remember locking the door, but he's sure he did.”
Negative Obligations
Using 'remember not to' emphasizes the importance of avoiding a specific action in the future.
“Remember not to mention the surprise party to Sarah!”
“I remembered not to press the red button this time.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative (Task)
|
Subject + remember(s) + to + base
|
She remembers to water the plants.
|
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Affirmative (Memory)
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Subject + remember(s) + verb-ing
|
She remembers watering the plants.
|
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Negative (Task)
|
Subject + don't/doesn't remember + to + base
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I didn't remember to buy milk.
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Negative (Memory)
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Subject + don't/doesn't remember + verb-ing
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I don't remember buying milk.
|
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Interrogative (Task)
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Do/Did + subject + remember + to + base?
|
Did you remember to lock up?
|
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Interrogative (Memory)
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Do/Did + subject + remember + verb-ing?
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Do you remember locking up?
|
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Imperative
|
Remember + to + base
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Remember to be kind.
|
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Negative Imperative
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Remember + not + to + base
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Remember not to be late.
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طيف الرسمية
Please remember to sign the attached document at your earliest convenience. (Business/Legal)
Remember to sign the paper before you leave. (Business/Legal)
Don't forget to sign! (Business/Legal)
Yo, remember to hit that signature line. (Business/Legal)
The Remember Timeline
Future / Task
- To-Infinitive Remember -> Action
Past / Memory
- Gerund (-ing) Action -> Remember
Task vs. Memory
Which one should I use?
Did the action happen yet?
Common Contexts
Tasks
- • Locking doors
- • Buying groceries
- • Sending emails
Memories
- • Childhood trips
- • Meeting people
- • Seeing movies
أمثلة حسب المستوى
Remember to call me.
Remember to call me.
I remember playing with my dog.
I remember playing with my dog.
Did you remember to buy bread?
Did you remember to buy bread?
I remember seeing that cat.
I remember seeing that cat.
Please remember to bring your books to class.
Please remember to bring your books to class.
I remember visiting my grandma in the summer.
I remember visiting my grandma in the summer.
He didn't remember to lock the car.
He didn't remember to lock the car.
Do you remember meeting my brother?
Do you remember meeting my brother?
I must remember to update my password tonight.
I must remember to update my password tonight.
I clearly remember locking the door before I left.
I clearly remember locking the door before I left.
She remembered to send the flowers just in time.
She remembered to send the flowers just in time.
They don't remember living in that old house.
They don't remember living in that old house.
You should always remember to double-check your sources.
You should always remember to double-check your sources.
I vaguely remember hearing a noise in the middle of the night.
I vaguely remember hearing a noise in the middle of the night.
Did you remember to mention the budget during the meeting?
Did you remember to mention the budget during the meeting?
I don't remember ever being so angry in my life.
I don't remember ever being so angry in my life.
I remembered to keep my voice down so as not to wake the baby.
I remembered to keep my voice down so as not to wake the baby.
I remember him being much taller when I was a child.
I remember him being much taller when I was a child.
One must remember to distinguish between fact and opinion.
One must remember to distinguish between fact and opinion.
I don't remember having ever seen such a beautiful sunset.
I don't remember having ever seen such a beautiful sunset.
The witness remembered to check the clock at the exact moment of the impact.
The witness remembered to check the clock at the exact moment of the impact.
I distinctly remember the sun setting over the horizon as we spoke.
I distinctly remember the sun setting over the horizon as we spoke.
He remembered not to overstep his boundaries during the negotiation.
He remembered not to overstep his boundaries during the negotiation.
I don't remember there being any objection to the proposal at the time.
I don't remember there being any objection to the proposal at the time.
سهل الخلط
Learners often mix up whether they forgot the task or forgot the memory.
This also involves a timeline shift but with 'purpose' vs 'ending'.
Used for bad news vs past mistakes.
أخطاء شائعة
I remember to go to the park yesterday.
I remember going to the park yesterday.
Remember buying milk later!
Remember to buy milk later!
I no remember to see him.
I don't remember seeing him.
Did you remember calling her?
Did you remember to call her?
I remember to meet you last year.
I remember meeting you last year.
Please remember to not forget your keys.
Please remember not to forget your keys.
I remember to have a dog.
I remember having a dog.
I remembered to seeing the movie.
I remembered to see the movie.
I don't remember to lock the door.
I don't remember locking the door.
I remember to be happy as a child.
I remember being happy as a child.
I remember to have sent the email.
I remember sending the email.
أنماط الجُمل
I must remember to ___.
I don't remember ___.
Did you remember to ___?
I distinctly remember ___.
Real World Usage
Did you remember to buy the milk?
I remember reading about your company's expansion last year.
Remember to bring your charger!
I remember visiting this cathedral when I was a student.
Please remember to attach the file before sending.
I remember taking this photo like it was yesterday.
The 'To-Do' Trick
Don't over-complicate
Check the Time
Polite Reminders
Smart Tips
Always use 'Remember to'.
Instantly choose the -ing form.
Use 'Did you remember to...' instead of 'Why didn't you...'.
Use 'I remember ...ing' to set the scene.
النطق
Stress on 'Member'
The second syllable of 're-MEM-ber' is stressed. The 'to' is usually reduced to a 'schwa' sound /tə/.
Rising on questions
Did you remember to LOCK the door? ↗
Checking for confirmation of a task.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
TO is for the TO-DO list. ING is for the thINGs you've done.
ربط بصري
Imagine a sticky note on your forehead for 'Remember to' (a task). Imagine a movie screen in your mind for 'Remember -ing' (a memory).
Rhyme
If it's a task you need to do, use the word that starts with TO. If it's a memory from the past, use -ING to make it last.
Story
A man named Tom has a 'To-do' list (Remember to). A woman named Ingrid looks at 'Ing-stagram' photos of her past (Remember -ing).
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Look at your calendar for tomorrow and say three things you must 'remember to' do. Then, look at a photo on your phone and say one thing you 'remember doing'.
ملاحظات ثقافية
British speakers often use 'mind you remember to...' as a slightly more formal or old-fashioned way of giving a reminder.
Americans frequently substitute 'Remember to' with 'Make sure to' in casual conversation to sound less like a command.
In international business, 'Please remember to' is the standard polite way to ensure tasks are completed without sounding too aggressive.
From Old French 'remembrer', which comes from Latin 'rememorari' (re- 'again' + memor 'mindful').
بدايات محادثة
Do you remember meeting your best friend for the first time?
What is one thing you must remember to do tomorrow?
Do you remember visiting any famous landmarks?
Have you ever forgotten to do something very important?
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
أخطاء شائعة
Test Yourself
Please remember ___ (lock) the door when you leave.
Which sentence describes a memory?
Find and fix the mistake:
I will always remember to meet you at the airport last summer.
Don't forget to call your mom.
A: Did you get the milk? B: Oh no! I didn't remember ___ it.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
We use 'remember + -ing' for things we need to do in the future.
remember / meeting / do / you / him / ?
Score: /8
تمارين تطبيقية
8 exercisesPlease remember ___ (lock) the door when you leave.
Which sentence describes a memory?
Find and fix the mistake:
I will always remember to meet you at the airport last summer.
Don't forget to call your mom.
A: Did you get the milk? B: Oh no! I didn't remember ___ it.
1. I remembered to post the letter. 2. I remember posting the letter.
We use 'remember + -ing' for things we need to do in the future.
remember / meeting / do / you / him / ?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesI don't remember ___ my keys anywhere.
Which sentence is correct?
He clearly remembers to win that championship in 2010.
Translate into English: 'Recuerda apagar el horno antes de salir.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the 'remember' phrase with its correct meaning:
I always try to remember ___ water before I go to bed.
Which sentence is correct?
Don't forget, remember to turn off your microphone after speaking.
Translate into English: 'No recuerdo haber dicho eso en absoluto.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Score: /11
الأسئلة الشائعة (8)
Yes! 'I remember that I locked the door' is perfectly correct and means the same as 'I remember locking the door'.
Yes, they are functionally identical in meaning.
The rule stays the same. 'I remembered to do it' (Task was done). 'I remembered doing it' (I had the memory).
No, both are neutral. The difference is only in the time/meaning, not the formality.
It is grammatically possible but very rare and sounds unnatural. Just say 'I remember seeing'.
No. 'Remind' usually takes an object and an infinitive: 'Remind me to call him.'
Yes, 'I remember the house' is common, but it doesn't use the to/-ing rule.
Using 'to' for memories, like saying 'I remember to go to Paris' when you mean you went there years ago.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Recordar + infinitive / Recordar + que...
Spanish lacks the '-ing' memory construction.
Se souvenir de / Se rappeler
French uses 'de' and often requires auxiliary verbs for past memories.
Sich erinnern an / Vergessen zu
German uses completely different prepositional phrases for tasks vs memories.
~koto wo oboeteru / ~suru no wo oboeteru
Japanese relies on nominalizing particles rather than an infinitive/gerund split.
Tadhakkara an / Tadhakkara + Masdar
The distinction is between a particle-verb combo and a pure noun form.
Jìdé (记得)
Chinese has no morphological change (no 'to' or '-ing') on the verb.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
فيديوهات ذات صلة
05:13 Friendly Pizza, UFOs and the Joy of AI-Generated Video | Matan Cohen Grumi | TED
GERUND (-ing) or INFINITIVE (to) - When & How to Use them! (+ Free PDF & Quiz)
English with Lucy
GERUND (ing) or INFINITIVE (to) – Everything You Need to Know!
JForrest English
🔥 EXPLAINED! When to use the Infinitive and Gerund After Verbs
English with Greg
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