Merken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Merken" is used as verb with the meaning of "notice", "realize" or "perceive".

Essential properties of "merken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: merken
  • Simple past: merkte
  • Participle: gemerkt

See full conjugation of merken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "merken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To perceive or become aware of something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe sofort gemerkt, dass etwas nicht stimmt.I immediately noticed that something was wrong.
  2. Er konnte sich nicht merken, wo er sein Auto geparkt hatte.He couldn't remember where he had parked his car.
  3. Hast du gemerkt, dass sie heute nicht da ist?Did you notice that she is not here today?

2.) "To recall or commit something to memory"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich kann mir diese Telefonnummer einfach nicht merken.I simply cannot remember this phone number.
  2. Er hat sich alle Namen gemerkt.He remembered all the names.
  3. Du musst dir das Passwort gut merken.You must remember the password well.

3.) "To notice or remember something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Merk dir meine Worte!Mark my words!
  2. Du solltest dir merken, was der Lehrer sagt.You should remember what the teacher says.
  3. Er hat sich nicht gemerkt, was ich ihm gesagt habe.He didn't remember what I told him.
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