This is the 9283rd most frequent German word.
mark
The German word "Mark" can mean "marrow," "core," or refer to an old currency, the "Mark," in English.
In this sentence, 'Mark' refers to the former German currency called the Mark, which existed before the adoption of the Euro.
Die alte Mark war früher eine gebräuchliche Währung in Deutschland.
The old Mark was formerly a common currency in Germany.
Here, 'Markierung' is derived from 'Mark' and means a marking or sign placed to indicate or symbolize something.
Der Wanderer setzte eine Markierung am Baum, um den Weg zurückzufinden.
The hiker placed a mark on the tree to find the way back.
In this context, 'Mark' refers to a sign or symbol indicating an event or element within a system such as a calendar.