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забы́ть

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

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forget

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Я забы́л позвони́ть ему сего́дня. I forgot to telephone him today.
Не забу́дь отосла́ть письмо́. Don't forget to send the letter.
Лу́чше запиши́, а то забу́дешь. You should write it down before you forget it.
Ты забы́л сказа́ть мне купи́ть хле́ба. You forgot to tell me to buy bread.
Не забу́дь дать мне знать, когда насту́пит ну́жное вре́мя! Don't forget to let me know when it's time.
Я забы́л позвони́ть господи́ну Форду. I forgot to call up Mr Ford.
Том не забы́л о моём предупрежде́нии. Tom was mindful of my warning.
Я никогда не забу́ду твою́ доброту. I'll never forget your kindness.
Дура́к, я забы́л об э́той неве́рной сво́лочи. Idiot, I've forgotten that two-timing bitch.
Я не могу́ забы́ть его доброту. I cannot forget his kindness.