Gedächtnis

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German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German gedæhtnisse, gedæhtnüsse, from Old High German githehtnissī. By surface analysis, gedacht +‎ -nis. Cognate with Dutch gedachtenis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈdɛç(t).nɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: Ge‧dächt‧nis

Noun

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Gedächtnis n (strong, genitive Gedächtnisses, plural Gedächtnisse)

  1. memory (ability to recall)
    fotografisches Gedächtnis.photographic memory.
  2. (poetic, chiefly Christianity) remembrance
    Synonyms: Andenken, Gedenken
    Tut dies zu meinem Gedächtnis.
    Do this in remembrance of me.
    (Luke 22:19)
    Zum Gedächtnis an den lieben Verstorbenen...
    In remembrance of the dear deceased...

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