Gedächtnis

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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...

Declension

Declension of Gedächtnis [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Gedächtnis die Gedächtnisse
genitive eines des Gedächtnisses der Gedächtnisse
dative einem dem Gedächtnis, Gedächtnisse1 den Gedächtnissen
accusative ein das Gedächtnis die Gedächtnisse

1Now rare, see notes.

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