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забы́ть

verb, perfective
Partner забыва́ть
often used word (#319)

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forget

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Я забы́л вы́ключить газ! I forgot to turn off the gas!
Забу́дь об э́том. Оно того́ не стоит. Forget it. It's not worth it.
Я забы́л позвони́ть господи́ну Форду. I forgot to call up Mr Ford.
Я забы́л его но́мер телефо́на. I forgot his phone number.
Не забу́дь закры́ть дверь на замок! Don't forget to lock the door!
Извини́, что я забы́л. Я сего́дня совсем никако́й. Sorry that I forgot. I'm completely out of it today.
Я забы́л купи́ть уче́бник. I forgot to buy the textbook.
Том не забы́л о моём предупрежде́нии. Tom was mindful of my warning.
Я не могу́ забы́ть его доброту. I cannot forget his kindness.
Не забу́дь взять фотоаппара́т. Don't forget to bring a camera.