Merken
Example: Ich merke, dass das Wetter heute schön ist.
Definition
"Merken" means to notice or become aware of something, often through observation or perception. For example, in the phrase 'Ich merke, dass das Wetter heute schön ist,' it means to realize or perceive that the weather is nice today.
Etymology
The German verb "merken" originates from Old High German 'merchen,' which means to remember or to notice. It is related to the English word 'mark,' reflecting the idea of making a mental note or impression. Did you know that "merken" can also mean to remember, linking perception and memory closely in its history?
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"Merken" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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