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
| Infinitive | merken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | merke |
| Present (du) | merkst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | merkt |
| Preterite (ich) | merkte |
| Participle II | gemerkt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | merkte |
| Imperative (singular) | merke |
| Imperative (plural) | merkt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
