No. 930 in German
erinnert
"Erinnert" means "remembers" or "is reminded."
In a sentence
Er erinnert sich an die schönen Tage.
He remembers the beautiful days.
Here, 'erinnert' is used reflexively with 'sich' indicating the subject recalls something from memory.
Die Malerei erinnert mich an den Sommer.
The painting reminds me of summer.
In this sentence, 'erinnert' is used with an object ('mich'), denoting that something actively brings a memory to someone's mind.
Er wird daran erinnert, die Unterlagen mitzunehmen.
He is reminded to take the documents with him.
'Erinnert' in this context appears passive, showing that an external action or event causes the subject to be reminded.
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