German word

merklich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛɐ̯klɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivenoticeable

Example

Das ist ein merklicher Unterschied.

That is a noticeable difference.

Illustration for merklich (noticeable)

More examples

Nach dem Training war eine merkliche Besserung sichtbar.

After the training, a noticeable improvement could be seen.

Core concept

A difference stands out when two nearly matching levels are placed side by side.

Common phrases

  • ein merklicher Unterschied

    a noticeable difference

  • eine merkliche Besserung

    a noticeable improvement

  • merkliche Fortschritte

    noticeable progress

Similar words

deutlich: A difference or change plainly recognizable.
sichtbar: A difference or change evident through sight.
erheblich: A difference or change considerable in size or degree.
spürbar: A difference or change detectable through physical sensation.

Definition in German

So, dass man eine Veränderung oder einen Unterschied leicht bemerkt.

Word origin

Merklich developed as a derivative of merken, 'to notice', with -lich expressing a noticeable quality.

Usage tips

  • Merklich can correspond to 'significant' when the context presents a change as substantial, not merely visually detectable.

Other meanings

  • significantadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • merkbarperceptibleadjective
  • Merklichkeitnoticeabilitynoun

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