remembering
word · lemma: remember
/ɹiˈmɛmbɝɪŋ/
ri-MEM-bur-ing
/ɹɪmˈɛmbəɹɪŋ/
ri-MEM-buh-ring
Definition
The act of keeping something in your mind or bringing it back to your mind from the past.
Usage & Nuances
'Remembering' is a noun form (gerund) and focuses on the process or action of recalling. Used in both formal and informal settings, often with 'of,' 'about,' or after verbs like 'have trouble.' Common phrases: 'have trouble remembering,' 'worth remembering.'
Spanish: recordando - acordándosePortuguese (BR): lembrandoPortuguese (PT): lembrandoChinese (Simplified): 记得 - 回忆Chinese (Traditional): 記得 - 回憶Hindi: याद करनाArabic: تذكرBengali: মনে রাখা - স্মরণ করাRussian: вспоминание - запоминаниеJapanese: 覚えていること - 思い出すことVietnamese: việc ghi nhớ - việc nhớ lạiKorean: 기억하기 - 기억함Turkish: hatırlamaUrdu: یاد رکھنا - یاد کرناIndonesian: mengingat
Example Sentences
I have trouble remembering names.
basic
Remembering my birthday makes me happy.
basic
Remembering the rules is important for this game.
basic
For me, remembering old friends is always a little emotional.
natural
Sometimes remembering where I parked my car is the biggest challenge of my day.
natural
I really appreciate you remembering to call me back yesterday.
natural