Signification
Stating that one can recall something.
Contexte culturel
Germans value 'Verlässlichkeit' (reliability). Saying you remember something is a social contract. In Austria, you might hear 'Ich kann mich erinnern' more frequently to soften the statement.
The Reflexive Rule
Always remember the 'mich'. It's the most common mistake!
Use 'daran'
If you are talking about a whole situation, use 'daran' instead of 'an das'.
Signification
Stating that one can recall something.
The Reflexive Rule
Always remember the 'mich'. It's the most common mistake!
Use 'daran'
If you are talking about a whole situation, use 'daran' instead of 'an das'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Ich _____ mich an den Tag.
The subject is 'Ich', so the verb must be 'erinnere'.
Choose the correct preposition.
Ich erinnere mich ____ den Film.
The verb 'sich erinnern' always takes 'an'.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Ich erinnere mich an dich.
Direct translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Erinnerst du dich an den Test? B: Ja, ____.
Complete sentence required.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIch _____ mich an den Tag.
The subject is 'Ich', so the verb must be 'erinnere'.
Ich erinnere mich ____ den Film.
The verb 'sich erinnern' always takes 'an'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation.
A: Erinnerst du dich an den Test? B: Ja, ____.
Complete sentence required.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsNo, 'sich erinnern' almost always requires 'an'.
It is neutral and fits everywhere.
Use 'Ich erinnere mich nicht daran'.
Because it is a reflexive verb.
Yes, 'Ich erinnere mich an dich'.
No, 'remind' is 'erinnern' (transitive).
Expressions liées
sich entsinnen
specialized formTo recall (literary)
nicht mehr wissen
contrastTo not know anymore
im Gedächtnis behalten
builds onTo keep in memory
