Usage Note
Vergissmeinnicht (Myosotis ssp.) is a small blue spring flower whose German name — literally 'forget me not' — has been borrowed directly into English. It is a classic symbol of remembrance and faithful love, commonly planted on graves and given as a token of affection.
Examples
"Sie pflanzten Vergissmeinnicht auf das Grab ihres Großvaters als Zeichen der Erinnerung."
Natural Translation
They planted forget-me-nots on their grandfather's grave as a sign of remembrance.
Literal Translation
They planted forget-me-nots on their grandfather's grave as a sign of memory.
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