German word

bemerkbar

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈmɛʁkbaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivenoticeable

Example

In der Gruppe wurde sein Talent bemerkbar.

His talent became noticeable in the group.

Illustration for bemerkbar (noticeable)

More examples

Nach dem Update war die Verbesserung deutlich bemerkbar.

After the update, the improvement was clearly noticeable.

Core concept

A change or feature stands out enough for other people to notice or feel it.

Common phrases

  • deutlich bemerkbar

    clearly noticeable

  • kaum bemerkbar

    barely noticeable

Similar words

merklich: Noticeable as a perceptible change or difference.
spürbar: Clearly felt through the body or its effects.
sichtbar: Plainly seen by the eye.
deutlich: Easy to understand or tell apart because it is clear.

Definition in German

Etwas ist so, dass andere es bemerken oder spüren können.

Word origin

Bemerkbar derives from the verb "bemerken" with the suffix "-bar", which expresses that something can be noticed.

Usage tips

  • In "sich bemerkbar machen", the subject makes its presence noticed or felt, while "bemerkbar sein" simply describes noticeability.

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