German Phrase
Vergiss den Verbandskasten nicht.
Meaning
‘Don’t forget the first‑aid kit.’ The sentence is a direct reminder, using the informal singular imperative, and it stresses the importance of keeping the kit with you.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to remind a friend, family member, or colleague not to leave the first‑aid kit behind – for example before a road trip, a hiking excursion, or when packing for work.
✦Grammar Breakdown
VergissdenVerbandskastennicht
Imperativ (2. Pers. Sg.)
‘Vergiss’ is the informal singular imperative of the verb ‘vergessen’ (to forget).
Akkusativobjekt
‘den Verbandskasten’ is a masculine noun in the accusative case; ‘vergessen’ always takes an accusative object.
Negation with ‘nicht’
In a simple imperative, ‘nicht’ follows the verb phrase to negate the whole action.
Compound noun
‘Verbandskasten’ is a compound noun (Verbands‑ + Kasten) meaning ‘first‑aid kit’.
🗨In Conversation
Vergiss den Verbandskasten nicht.
Don’t forget the first‑aid kit.
Keine Sorge, ich habe ihn dabei.
Don’t worry, I’ve got it with me.
✕Common Mistakes
Vergiss dem Verbandskasten nicht.
‘vergessen’ takes an accusative object, not dative.
Nicht vergiss den Verbandskasten.
In German the negation ‘nicht’ normally follows the verb phrase, not precedes it.
Vergessen den Verbandskasten nicht.
Using the infinitive ‘vergessen’ instead of the imperative changes the meaning to ‘to forget’.
↔Alternatives
Denk daran, den Verbandskasten mitzunehmen.
Remember to take the first‑aid kit.
Bitte vergiss den Verbandskasten nicht.
Please don’t forget the first‑aid kit.
Vergiss nicht, den Verbandskasten einzupacken.
Don’t forget to pack the first‑aid kit.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, Austria and Switzerland a Verbandskasten is legally required in every car and is also common in workplaces and schools. Mentioning it shows you care about safety and follows a strong local habit of being prepared for emergencies.