Bemerken
Example: Ich bemerkte sofort die Veränderung in seinem Verhalten.
Definition
"Bemerken" means to notice or become aware of something, often suddenly or clearly, as in recognizing a change or detail. It involves perceiving or observing something that draws attention, like in the example sentence: "Ich bemerkte sofort die Veränderung in seinem Verhalten."
Etymology
The German verb "bemerken" comes from the prefix "be-" combined with "merken," which means 'to mark' or 'to notice.' The prefix "be-" often adds a sense of completeness or intensity, so "bemerken" literally means 'to mark something thoroughly,' reflecting the act of noticing or perceiving something.
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"Bemerken" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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