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recollection in German

recollection in German is Erinnerung, Rückbesinnung — recollection means a memory of something from the past.

recollection in German

Erinnerung
noun
The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.
Rückbesinnung
noun
The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.

What does "recollection" mean?

  1. noun A memory of something from the past.
    "Her recollection of the accident was hazy."
  2. noun The ability or act of remembering.
    "To the best of my recollection, the meeting was on a Tuesday."
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recollection in a sentence

  • Her recollection of the accident was hazy.
  • He has no recollection of signing the contract.
  • To the best of my recollection, the meeting was on a Tuesday.

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What is "recollection" in German?

"recollection" in German is Erinnerung, Rückbesinnung. recollection means: A memory of something from the past.

How do you use "recollection" in a sentence?

Example: "Her recollection of the accident was hazy." In German, "recollection" is Erinnerung, Rückbesinnung.

Are there other ways to say "recollection" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "recollection": Erinnerung, Rückbesinnung.

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