Kilo Lingo

/olβiˈðaɾse/

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Translation

to forget

Word origin

From Latin oblitare, a frequentative of oblivisci ('to forget'). The same Latin root gives English 'oblivion' and 'oblivious'.

Origin
Latin
Root
oblitare
English cognates
oblivion, oblivious

Grammar

Verb type-ar reflexive
ReflexiveYes

Examples

.

I always forget my keys at home.

.

Do not forget to call your mother tonight.

.

He forgot that we had a meeting today.

¿ olvidarte ?

How could you forget my birthday?

.

We forgot to buy the bread at the market.

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This word is part of lesson 51.