reminding
word · lemma: remind
/ɹiˈmaɪndɪŋ/
ri-MYN-ding
/ɹɪmˈaɪndɪŋ/
ri-MYN-ding
Definition
The act of helping someone remember something or bringing something back to someone's mind.
Usage & Nuances
'Reminding' is the continuous or ongoing form of 'remind.' Common collocations include 'reminding someone of' (memory/association), and 'reminding to do something' (task or action). Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: recordando - recordando a alguienPortuguese (BR): lembrandoPortuguese (PT): lembrandoChinese (Simplified): 提醒Chinese (Traditional): 提醒Hindi: याद दिलानाArabic: تذكيرBengali: স্মরণ করানো - মনে করানোRussian: напоминаниеJapanese: 思い出させることVietnamese: nhắc nhởKorean: 상기시키는 것 - 기억하게 하는 것Turkish: hatırlatmaUrdu: یاد دلاناIndonesian: mengingatkan
Example Sentences
You don't have to keep reminding me—I'll get it done.
natural
She's always reminding us how lucky we are.
natural
Just leaving a note reminding you to water the plants.
natural
Thank you for reminding me about the meeting.
basic
She keeps reminding her son to do his homework.
basic
The song is reminding me of my childhood.
basic