Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to forget" in Italian: dimenticare
dimenticare
To forget in Italian is dimenticare (dee-men-tee-KAH-reh). Io dimentico, tu dimentichi, lui/lei dimentica. Non dimenticare di… means don't forget to…
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How to pronounce dimenticare
Say it
dee-men-tee-KAH-reh
/di.men.tiˈka.re/
Dimenticare stresses KAH: dee-men-tee-KAH-reh. Dimentico is dee-MEN-tee-koh.
"to forget" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dimenticare | to forget Things, people, tasks. | Things, people, tasks. |
| dimentico / dimentichi / dimentica | I / you / he-she forget(s) Present singular. | Present singular. |
| ho dimenticato | I forgot Past. | Past. |
| non dimenticare di… | don't forget to… Reminder. | Reminder. |
How to use dimenticare in real life
- 1Keys at home
Ho dimenticato le chiavi sul tavolo.
I forgot the keys on the table.
Ho dimenticato.
- 2Leaving a note
Non dimenticare di spegnere la luce.
Don't forget to turn off the light.
Non dimenticare di…
- 3Name blank
Scusa, dimentico sempre il suo cognome.
Sorry, I always forget his last name.
Dimentico conjugation.
Mistakes English speakers make with dimenticare
Incorrect: Io dimenticare il nome.
Correct: Dimentico il nome.
Conjugate: io dimentico.
Incorrect: Ho una dimenticanza delle chiavi.
Correct: Ho dimenticato le chiavi.
Use the verb dimenticare; la dimenticanza does not count here.
Good to know
Italians cushion forgetfulness with scusa, ho dimenticato more than long apologies. Notes on the fridge say non dimenticare di… Friends tease mi hai dimenticato? when you go quiet in the group chat.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving for the airport
ChatPal
Non dimenticare il passaporto nello zaino.
Don't forget the passport in the backpack.
You
Quasi lo dimentico ogni volta!
I almost forget it every time!
ChatPal
Controlliamo insieme così non dimentichiamo niente.
Let's check together so we don't forget anything.
You
Ok, ho già messo anche i biglietti.
Ok, I already packed the tickets too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to forget" in Italian
How do I say I forgot?
Ho dimenticato…
Don't forget to…?
Non dimenticare di…
I forget?
Dimentico…
Does dimenticanza count?
No—use the verb forms on this page.
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