Opmerken
Example: Ik heb iets bijzonders opgemerkt tijdens de wandeling.
Definition
"Opmerken" means to notice or observe something, often something subtle or noteworthy. It involves becoming aware of details or facts, as in the sentence: 'I noticed something special during the walk.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "opmerken" comes from combining "op," meaning 'up' or 'upon,' and "merken," meaning 'to mark' or 'to notice.' Together, it literally suggests 'to mark upon,' reflecting the act of noticing or observing something carefully.
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"Opmerken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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