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memorieren

to memorise, to commit to memory

verb me-mo-REE-ren Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: from Latin memorare

Usage Note

memorieren is a formal or slightly bookish verb for learning something by heart. It is more deliberate than sich merken and is often used in the context of learning texts, speeches, or formulas.

Examples

"Die Schauspieler mussten ihren Text bis zur Generalprobe vollständig memorieren."

Natural Translation

The actors had to memorise their lines completely by the dress rehearsal.

Literal Translation

The actors had to their text by-the dress-rehearsal completely memorise.

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