نسيت
naseet
In Arabic, "I forgot" is expressed as نسيت (naseet).
A statement used to say that one cannot remember a piece of information or a task.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can modify the word to change the subject or add an object. To say "I forgot it", add the suffix -hu to the end to form نسيتُه.
How do you pronounce it?
naseet
Did you know?
- In certain religious or formal contexts, saying 'I forgot' can be phrased to humbly suggest that the knowledge was not granted to you by God at that moment.
- While نسيت is common, you might also hear people say غاب عن بالي, which literally translates to 'it escaped from my mind'.
- While 'I forgot' usually refers to a simple lapse in memory, using the same verb root can imply a much heavier social criticism, such as 'abandoning' one's cultural roots or heritage.
Examples in context
- ثمّة ما نسيت قوله.There's something I forgot to say.This sentence shows how to use نسيت to refer to something forgotten being said.Tatoeba #3588573 by Safa_Alfulaij, translation #3287120 by CK
- كنت سأراسلك ولكني نسيت.I was going to write to you, but I forgot.This sentence uses نسيت to explain why a task like writing to someone was not completed.Tatoeba #4459083 by Safa_Alfulaij, translation #4198321 by CK
- أردت الاتصال بك ولكني نسيت.I meant to phone, but I forgot.This sentence uses نسيت to explain a missed intention to phone someone.Tatoeba #11897467 by Safa_Alfulaij, translation #10278304 by sundown
- آسف، نسيت (Asif, nessit)I'm sorry, I forgot.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ziad and Layla are talking about a planned meeting.
- زياد Ziadهل أحضرتِ الكتاب يا ليلى؟Hal ahdarti al-kitab ya Layla?Did you bring the book, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaآسفة، لقد نسيت!Asifa, laqad naseet!Sorry, I forgot!
- زياد Ziadلا مشكلة، يمكننا قراءته غداً.La mushkila, yumkinuna qira'atuhu ghadan.No problem, we can read it tomorrow.
- ليلى Laylaشكراً لتفهمك يا زياد.Shukran li-tafahhumika ya Ziad.Thank you for your understanding, Ziad.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
