VERB

merken/ˈmɛʁkn̩/to notice; to realize; to remember (reflexive)

merken is a German verb that means to notice, to realize, or to remember (reflexive). It is pronounced /ˈmɛʁkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "merkte" and the past participle is "gemerkt".

Definitions

1.to notice; to realize(perception, realization)

a.become aware of something

Ich habe sofort gemerkt, dass etwas nicht stimmt.I immediately noticed that something was wrong.

2.to remember; to commit to memory(memory, reflexive: sich merken)

a.retain something for later recall

Kannst du dir meine Nummer merken?Can you remember my number?

Conjugation

Infinitivemerken
Present (ich)merke
Present (du)merkst
Present (er/sie/es)merkt
Preterite (ich)merkte
Participle IIgemerkt
Konjunktiv II (ich)merkte
Imperative (singular)merke
Imperative (plural)merkt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "merken" mean in English?
"merken" means to notice, to realize, or to remember (reflexive). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "merken"?
"merken" is pronounced /ˈmɛʁkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "merken"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "merken" is "gemerkt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "merken"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "merken" becomes "merkte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "merken"?
"merken" is a verb in German.

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