Unohdin

Unohdin is the Finnish word meaning “I forgot” and is the first‑person singular past tense form of the verb unohtaa, to forget. It is a finite verb used to express a lapse of memory or an omission, such as forgetting a fact, a task, or to do something.

Grammatical notes: Unohtaa conjugates in the past tense as minä unohdin, sinä unohdit, hän unohti, me unohdimme, te unohditte, he unohtivat. The infinitive is unohtaa and the past participle is unohtanut. In use, unohdin can take objects in various cases, for example: “Unohdin avaimeni” (I forgot my keys), or “Unohdin sen kokonaan” (I forgot it completely). It can also be followed by the infinitive to express forgetting to perform an action: “Unohdin tehdä kotitehtävän” (I forgot to do the homework).

Usage and nuance: Unohdin denotes a concrete lapse of memory or an omitted action. It contrasts with muistaa, which means to remember. In everyday language, unohdin is common in both statements and explanations of forgetfulness, sometimes accompanied by an apology or clarification, as in “Anteeksi, unohdin” (Sorry, I forgot). The form is versatile in narrative and past-tense recounting of events.

Related terms: Unohtua means “to be forgotten” and is the passive/reflexive counterpart, often used for things that become forgotten or overlooked. Muistaa means “to remember” and is commonly used in opposition to unohda/unohtaa.

See also: Finnish verb conjugation, unohtaa, muistaa, unohtua.