bemerken
Translation
to notice, to remark, to perceive
Examples
Ich habe nichts bemerkt.
I didn't notice anything.
Er bemerkte, dass es schon spät war.
He remarked that it was already late.
Sie hat eine Veränderung an ihm bemerkt.
She noticed a change in him.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) bemerken to notice (sth.) Did you notice the mistake?
bemerken, ((dass...)) to notice/remark that... I noticed that he was tired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wahrnehmen (to perceive), feststellen (to ascertain); Antonym: ignorieren (to ignore)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' (indicating an action on an object) and 'merken' (to mark, to notice).
Memory Tips
Visualize 'marking' something with your attention. 'be-' + 'merken' (to mark) helps remember the meaning 'to notice'.