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unutmamak

Unutmamak is a Turkish verb meaning to not forget, or to remember not to forget. It denotes keeping something in mind or taking steps so that one does not forget it. It is the negated form of unutmak (to forget). In Turkish, the negative infinitive is formed with the suffix -mamak, so unutmamak literally means “not to forget.” The form is versatile and can be used with different tenses and auxiliaries, for example: unutmamak lazım (it’s necessary not to forget), unutmamaya çalışıyorum (I am trying not to forget), onu unutmamak için not alıyorum (I am taking notes so as not to forget it).

Usage and nuance

Unutmamak often expresses intention, obligation, or precaution. It is commonly used in advice or reminders, where

Examples

- Bu uyarıyı unutmamak için not alıyorum. (I’m taking notes so as not to forget this warning.)

- Geçmişi unutmamak gerekir. (One must not forget the past.)

- Unutmamaya çalışıyorum. (I am trying not to forget.)

Related terms

- Hatırlamak: to remember or recall.

- Unutmaya meyilli: inclined to forget (describing a tendency).

Unutmamak remains a common tool in Turkish for expressing careful memory, duty, and attention to detail

the
speaker
emphasizes
the
importance
of
not
forgetting
something.
It
contrasts
with
hatırlamak
(to
remember)
by
foregrounding
the
act
of
not
forgetting
rather
than
the
act
of
recalling
once
it
has
already
left
memory.
The
construction
also
appears
in
proverbs
and
everyday
speech
to
stress
responsibility,
memory
of
promises,
or
awareness
of
past
events.
in
both
personal
and
formal
contexts.