auswendig

by heart, from memory

English translations

  1. 01

    by heart, from memory

  2. 02

    by heart

  3. 03

    from memory

Word details

German meaning
Etwas aus dem Gedächtnis wissen, ohne es abzulesen.
English meaning
by heart
Synonym
memorisiert, im Gedächtnis
German example
Ich kann das Gedicht auswendig.
English example
I know the poem by heart.
Comparative
auswendigerSuperlative: am auswendigsten

Example sentences with “auswendig”

  1. Ich habe das Gedicht auswendig gelernt. (I learned the poem by heart.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the verb used with 'auswendig'?

Usually 'lernen' (to learn) or 'können' (to know).