Obliviscor
The Latin phrase for "I forget" is Obliviscor.
Obliviscor is a statement used to say that one cannot remember a piece of information.
How does it change in a sentence?
Obliviscor is a deponent verb, meaning it has passive forms but an active meaning.
Did you know?
- The English word 'oblivion' is a direct descendant of obliviscor. While the Latin word describes the act of forgetting, the English descendant often describes a state of being forgotten or unaware.
- The word obliviscor might literally mean 'to start to smooth over', as if you were using a tool to rub out a mark or an error.
- The word obliviscor is used in the Vulgate Bible to describe the human tendency to forget the laws of God, framing memory as a moral or spiritual duty.
Examples in context
- Obliviscor verborum.I forget words.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the use of Obliviscor.Tatoeba #9018199 by soridsolid, translation #7356767 by Eccles17
- Multa obliviscor.I forget many things.
- Obliviscor nomen eius.I forget his name.
- Omnia nunc obliviscor.I forget everything now.
Example conversation
Lucia and Lucius are looking for a lost item.
- LuciaUbi est clavis?Where is the key?
- LuciusObliviscor ubi eam posui.I forget where I put it.
- LuciaVisne me auxilium dare?Do you want me to help?
- LuciusIta, gratias tibi, Lucia.Yes, thank you, Lucia.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries obliviscor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
