English word forget comes from Proto-Germanic *getaną, Proto-Germanic *firi- (Expresses intensive or perfective meaning. Through, across.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *getaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *firi- | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Expresses intensive or perfective meaning. Through, across. |
| *fragetaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To forget (i.e. to lose hold of in one's mind). To lose hold of. |
| forġietan | Old English (ang) | |
| forgietan | Old English (ang) | To forget. |
| forȝeten | Middle English (enm) | |
| forget | English (en) | (intransitive) To cease remembering.. (slang) euphemism for fuck, screw (a mild oath).. (transitive) To lose remembrance of.. (transitive) To unintentionally leave something behind.. (transitive) To unintentionally not do, neglect. |