I Forgot in Korean: 잊어버렸어요

I forgot = 잊어버렸어요 (ijeobeoryeosseoyo). I remember = 기억나요.

버리다 after a verb adds unintended/completed nuance: 잊어버리다 = completely forget.

Politeness levels

Related phrases

• 놓고 왔어요 (noko wasseoyo): I left it behind
• 다시 말해 주세요 (dasi malhae juseyo): Please say it again
• 메모할게요 (memohalgeyo): I'll write it down

Field tip

For an object left behind: 지갑을 놓고 왔어요.

Common mistake

잊었어요 is fine; 잊어버렸어요 sounds more natural spoken.

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