German word

vermerken

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈmɛʁkən/

Meaning

  • verbwrite down

Example

Ich vermerke die Nummer.

I write down the number.

Illustration for vermerken (write down)

More examples

Ich vermerke den Termin im Kalender.

I note down the appointment in the calendar.

Core concept

A short written mark beside an entry in a record.

Common phrases

  • am Rand vermerken

    note down in the margin

  • für die Zukunft vermerken

    record for the future

  • im Kalender vermerken

    enter in the calendar

Similar words

notieren: Briefly write down a key point or piece of information as a note.
eintragen: Enter a name or number in the designated space on a form or table.
aufschreiben: Quickly write something down in simple form so it will not be forgotten.
merken: Keep something in mind so it will not be forgotten.

Definition in German

schriftlich einen Hinweis oder eine Notiz zu einem Eintrag hinzufügen, damit er dokumentiert ist

Word origin

Vermerken combines ver- with merken, a Germanic verb related to noticing and marking, and developed the sense of entering a written note.

Usage tips

  • Vermerken is more formal and record-focused than everyday aufschreiben, which commonly means to write something down quickly.

Other meanings

  • recordverb
  • remarkverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Vermerknotenoun
  • vermerktrecordedadjective

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