Merkmal
Example: Dieses Merkmal zeichnet die Pflanze besonders aus.
Definition
"Merkmal" refers to a distinctive feature or characteristic that uniquely identifies or distinguishes something from others, such as a plant or object. It is often used to highlight what makes something special or recognizable in a particular context.
Etymology
The word "Merkmal" comes from the German language, combining "merken" meaning 'to notice or mark' and "Mal" meaning 'mark or sign.' It literally means 'marking feature,' reflecting its use to denote distinguishing traits. Did you know that "Merkmal" originally implied a visible sign used for identification?
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"Merkmal" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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