German word

Anmerkung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌmɛɐ̯kʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncomment

Example

Ich habe eine Anmerkung zu deinem Text.

I have a comment on your text.

Illustration for Anmerkung (comment)

More examples

Darf ich eine Anmerkung machen?

May I make a remark?

Core concept

A short spoken or written aside attached to a larger piece of text or speech, adding a clarification or observation.

Common phrases

  • eine Anmerkung machen

    make a remark

  • eine Anmerkung hinzufügen

    add a remark

  • auf eine Anmerkung reagieren

    respond to a remark

Similar words

Bemerkung: A short spoken or written remark expressing an observation or opinion.
Kommentar: A detailed written explanation or opinion about the content of a text or medium.
Hinweis: A brief indication of a point needing attention or correction.
Rückmeldung: A response giving an evaluation or impression of someone's words or actions.

Definition in German

Anmerkung ist eine kurze erläuternde Notiz zu einem Text oder einer Aussage.

Word origin

The noun Anmerkung uses -ung to derive a name for the act or result of anmerken, which means to point something out or make a remark.

Usage tips

  • The pattern Anmerkung zu plus dative is common, as in eine Anmerkung zu deinem Text.

Other meanings

  • remarknoun
  • notenoun

Opposites

  • Schweigensilencenoun

Related words

  • anmerkenpoint outverb
  • anmerkenswertnoteworthyadjective

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