Bemerken
Example: Ich bemerkte sofort die Veränderung in seinem Verhalten.
Definition
"Bemerken" means to notice or become aware of something, often something subtle or not immediately obvious. For example, in the phrase 'Ich bemerkte sofort die Veränderung in seinem Verhalten,' it means to immediately observe or detect a change in someone's behavior.
Etymology
The word "bemerken" comes from the German prefix 'be-' combined with 'merken,' which means to mark or notice. The prefix 'be-' often intensifies the meaning, so "bemerken" literally suggests marking something in one's mind. Did you know? The root 'merken' is related to the English word 'mark,' showing a shared Germanic origin.
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"Bemerken" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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