German word

anmerken

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌmɛɐ̯kən/

Meaning

  • verbremark

Example

Sie hat angemerkt, dass wir pünktlich kommen sollen.

She remarked that we should arrive on time.

Illustration for anmerken (remark)

More examples

Ich möchte anmerken, dass die Zahlen überprüft werden müssen.

I would like to add that the figures need to be checked.

Core concept

A brief note placed beside the main point, adding information or revealing a noticeable sign.

Common phrases

  • ich möchte anmerken

    I would like to add

  • jemandem etwas anmerken

    point something out to someone

  • beiläufig etwas anmerken

    casually mention something

Similar words

erwähnen: To mention something briefly in the course of a discussion.
bemerken: To casually point out something noticed.
kommentieren: To add a personal opinion or reaction to a subject.
hinzufügen: To add new information to what has already been said.

Definition in German

Kurz etwas als Ergänzung oder Hinweis sagen.

Word origin

The verb combines the separable prefix an- with merken, from a Germanic root meaning to notice or mark, and developed the sense of adding a remark.

Usage tips

  • As a separable verb, anmerken places an- at the end of a main clause, as in Sie merkt an, dass ... .

Opposites

Related words

  • Anmerkungnotenoun
  • anmerkenswertnoteworthyadjective

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