entsinnen

German

Etymology

From Middle High German entsinnen; equivalent to ent- + sinnen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɛntˈzɪnən/, /ˌɛntˈzɪnn̩/
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Verb

entsinnen (class 3 strong, third-person singular present entsinnt, past tense entsann, past participle entsonnen, past subjunctive entsänne or entsönne, auxiliary haben)

  1. (reflexive, dated, with genitive) to recall; to remember; to recollect
    Synonym: erinnern
    Sie entsinnt sich rechtShe recalls correctly.
    Sie entsann sich ihres Gelübdes.She remembered her vow.

Usage notes

  • Entsinnen can also be used with an + accusative.

Conjugation

Further reading

  • entsinnen” in Duden online
  • entsinnen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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