der Vermerk
Translation
note, remark, entry, endorsement
Examples
Bitte machen Sie einen Vermerk in der Akte.
Please make a note in the file.
Der Vermerk auf dem Dokument ist wichtig.
The note on the document is important.
Grammar Patterns
einen Vermerk machen to make a note He made a note in his notebook.
Similar Words
Notiz (note), Anmerkung (comment), Hinweis (hint)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating an action) and 'merken' (to mark, notice). Literally, something that has been marked down.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-mark'. It's a formal mark or note made on a document.