What's the meaning of this word? - I forgot.

[englishhobby]

Will it be a grammar mistake to use the verb "to forget" in the Past Simple (in British English) in the context (in the itle)?

 

[bhaisahab]

Will it be a grammar mistake to use the verb "to forget" in the Past Simple (in British English) in the context (in the itle)?

I say and teach "I've forgotten". I consider "I forgot" wrong. You will probably hear it, though.

 

[bagzi94]

Why is I forgot wrong in BrE?

 

[bhaisahab]

Why is I forgot wrong in BrE?

"I forgot" is not wrong in the right context.

 

[bagzi94]

Could you tell us why it is wrong in this context and more about the right context?
Thanks in advance!

 

[5jj]

bagzi, this about the normal difference between the past simple and present perfect.

I do not remember the meaning of this word. I have forgotten it.

I forgot to do my homework last night.