herinnering

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch herinnering. Equivalent to herinner (“to remember”) +‎ -ing (“-ation”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɦɛˈrən(ə).rəŋ/, /ˌɦɛrˈən(ə).rəŋ/

Noun

herinnering (plural herinnerings or herinneringe (dated), diminutive herinnerinkie)

1. A memory, something that one remembers.

Dutch

Etymology

From herinneren (“to remember”) +‎ -ing (“-ation”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɦɛˈrɪ.nə.rɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: her‧in‧ne‧ring

Noun

herinnering f (plural herinneringen, diminutive herinneringetje n)

1. a memory, something that one remembers
2. the act of remembering
3. a reminder, something that reminds one about something

   Synonym: aanmaning

4. a souvenir, a keepsake

   Synonyms: souvenir, aandenken

Derived terms

• betalingsherinnering
• herinneringsplaats
• jeugdherinnering

Descendants

• Afrikaans: herinnering