Opmerken
Example: Ik heb opgemerkt dat de vergadering eerder begint dan gepland.
Definition
"Opmerken" means to notice or observe something carefully, often by paying attention to details. It typically involves becoming aware of a fact, situation, or change, as in the example phrase where someone notices that the meeting starts earlier than planned.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "opmerken" comes from the combination of 'op,' meaning 'up' or 'upon,' and 'merken,' meaning 'to mark' or 'to notice.' Together, they convey the idea of 'marking upon' something noticed. Did you know that 'merken' is related to the English word 'mark,' highlighting their shared Germanic roots?
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"Opmerken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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