ich werde mich erinnern
The English phrase 'I will remember' is expressed in German as ich werde mich erinnern.
This phrase is used to state that you will recall a piece of information or a past event.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, ich werde mich erinnern translates to 'I will remember myself', as the verb is used reflexively in this context.
Which one should you use?
While ich werde mich erinnern is the standard way to express this, the informal phrase Ich werde's mir merken is also used. In Swiss German, you may hear the informal Ig werd's merke.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Swiss German, the informal expression Ig werd's merke is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb erinnern is reflexive. To indicate what you are remembering, you must use the preposition an followed by the accusative case, forming the structure ich werde mich an etwas erinnern.
Did you know?
- While ich werde mich erinnern is for memories, Germans use the phrase ich merke mir das for things they intend to memorize, like a phone number.
- The phrase ich werde mich erinnern relies on the verb erinnern, which stems from the Old High German innarōn, meaning to make someone perceive something inwardly.
- In Swiss German dialects such as Bernese, the word for 'I' shifts from the standard ich to ig in the phrase Ig werd's merke.
Examples in context
- Vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung. Ich werde mich an Ihre Hilfe erinnern.Thank you for your support. I will remember your help.
- Danke für den Tipp. Ich werde's mir merken!Thanks for the tip. I will remember it!
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are discussing a plan for the weekend.
- MaximilianWir treffen uns am Samstag um zehn Uhr.We are meeting on Saturday at ten o'clock.
- JuliaKönnen Sie mir das bitte auch schreiben?Could you please write that to me as well?
- MaximilianDas ist nicht nötig, ich werde mich erinnern.That's not necessary, I will remember.
- JuliaGut, dann bis Samstag, Maximilian!Good, then see you Saturday, Maximilian!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries erinnern, ich, mich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
