Erinnerung

memory

noun er-IN-er-ung Less Common

Also means

reminder

Usage Note

Erinnerung means both a recollection and a reminder, from the reflexive sich erinnern ('to remember'). You say Erinnerung an with the accusative ('memory of'); the plural Erinnerungen can mean 'memoirs'.

Examples

"Ich habe schöne Erinnerungen an die Reise."

Natural Translation

I have lovely memories of the trip.

Literal Translation

I have lovely memories of the trip.

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