die Marke
Translation
brand, make, mark, stamp
Examples
Welche Marke ist dein Auto?
What brand is your car?
Er hat eine Marke in sein Buch geklebt.
He stuck a stamp in his book.
Die Marke von 100 Metern wurde erreicht.
The 100-meter mark was reached.
Grammar Patterns
a brand of ((sth.)) a brand of sth. This is a well-known brand of chocolate.
under the brand name ... under the brand name ... The product is sold under the brand name 'Bio'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fabrikat (make), Sorte (type); Antonyms: No-Name-Produkt (generic product)
Etymology
From Old High German 'marcha' (border, sign), cognate with English 'mark'. The sense of 'brand' developed from the mark used to identify a product.
Memory Tips
It's very close to the English word 'mark'. Think of a brand's logo as its 'mark' to connect the two meanings.