German Conversation · Level 125
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German word
Gedächtnis
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈdɛçtnɪs/
Meaning
- neuter nounmemory
Example
Sie hat ein erstaunliches Gedächtnis.
She has an amazing memory.
More examples
Um die Prüfung zu bestehen, muss ich mein Gedächtnis trainieren.
To pass the exam, I have to train my memory.
Core concept
A mind's storage space where experiences remain available for later recall.
Common phrases
gutes Gedächtnis
good memory
schlechtes Gedächtnis
poor memory
Gedächtnis trainieren
train your memory
Similar words
Erinnerung: A recollection of a past event or personal experience.
Merkfähigkeit: The ability to learn new information and retain it.
Kurzzeitgedächtnis: Temporary storage of information for a few seconds or minutes.
Langzeitgedächtnis: Storage of information and experiences over a long period.
Definition in German
Gedächtnis bezeichnet die Fähigkeit, Eindrücke und Informationen zu behalten und bei Bedarf wiederzugeben.
Word origin
The noun comes through Middle High German gedechtnisse from the Germanic family of gedenken and denken, and -nis marks the derived noun.
Usage tips
- Erinnerung is often more natural for a specific recollection or event, while Gedächtnis commonly denotes memory as a faculty.
Opposites
- Vergesslichkeitforgetfulnessnoun
- Amnesieamnesianoun
Related words
- Gedächtnisverlustmemory lossnoun
- Gedächtnistrainingmemory trainingnoun
- gedächtnislosmemorylessadjective