VERB
merken/ˈmɛʁkn̩/to notice; to realize; to remember
merken is a German verb that means to notice, to realize, or to remember. It is pronounced /ˈmɛʁkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "merkte" and the past participle is "gemerkt".
Definitions
1.to notice or become aware of something(perception)
a.to detect or sense
Er merkt, dass jemand hinter ihm steht.—He notices that someone is standing behind him.
2.to realize; to grasp mentally(understanding)
a.to become conscious of something
Sie merkt endlich, wie wichtig das ist.—She finally realizes how important that is.
3.to remember (something)(memory, colloquial with reflexive)
a.to keep in mind
Ich kann mir Namen schlecht merken.—I'm bad at remembering names.
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. 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.
