Opmerken
Example: Ik heb opgemerkt dat de bloemen in de tuin bloeien.
Definition
"Opmerken" means to notice or observe something, often by paying attention to details or changes. For example, in the sentence 'Ik heb opgemerkt dat de bloemen in de tuin bloeien,' it indicates the act of having noticed that the flowers in the garden are blooming.
Etymology
The Dutch word "opmerken" is a compound of 'op' meaning 'up' or 'upon' and 'merken' meaning 'to mark' or 'to notice.' It literally suggests 'marking upon' something, which evolved into the sense of noticing or observing. Did you know that "merken" is related to the English word 'mark'? This connection highlights the shared Germanic roots.
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"Opmerken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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