Gedächtnis

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡəˈdɛç(t).nɪs/

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• Hyphenation: Ge‧dächt‧nis

Noun

Gedächtnis n (genitive Gedächtnisses, plural Gedächtnisse)

1. memory (ability to recall)
2. (poetic, chiefly Christianity) remembrance

   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...”

Synonyms

• (remembrance): Andenken; Gedenken

Further reading

• “Gedächtnis” in Duden online