No. 4,499 in German
merke
"Merke" means "remember" or "note" in English.
In a sentence
Ich merke, dass ich etwas vergessen habe.
I realize that I forgot something.
In this sentence, 'merke' is used to express noticing or realizing something mentally.
Merke dir diesen wichtigen Hinweis für die Prüfung.
Keep this important advice for the exam in mind.
Here, 'merke' is used as an imperative form to advise someone to remember or internalize information.
Beim Lesen merke ich den Stil des Autors.
While reading, I notice the author's style.
In this context, 'merke' indicates perceiving or observing characteristics during an activity.
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