Learning language
Translation language
verb · B1 · often · UK/US

merken

realise

Meaning of merken

to become aware or understand

Learn merken with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B1often

merken fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
German/ˈmɛʁkən/
Russian transcription[pənʲɪˈmatʲ]
realize
merken - realise
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Top 1000"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

merken with Russian translation

merken usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Я вдруг понял, что забыл ключ.

Ich merkte plötzlich, dass ich den Schlüssel vergessen hatte.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Вечером она поняла, как поздно уже было.

Am Abend merkte sie, wie spät es war.

Learn by topic

merken belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

merkenпонимать
kochenготовить
sich ändernменять
bindenзавязывать
folgenследовать
entfernenубирать
sich anfühlenощущаться

merken synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between merken / begreifen / erkennen / einsichtig werden / verwirklichen / realisieren

B
🇩🇪German
begreifen

to understand something deeply, to grasp an idea or situation; often after some effort or surprise

B1Often
E
🇩🇪German
erkennen

to recognize or notice and understand something, often based on signs or evidence

B1Very Often
E
🇩🇪German
einsichtig werden

to become aware of one's mistake and become reasonable, ready to accept another person's view

B1Rarely
V
🇩🇪German
verwirklichen

to realize in the sense of making something happen or become real; not to understand

B1Often
R
🇩🇪German
realisieren

to realize/notice and understand something; in German it can also mean to implement or make real

B1Very Often
V
🇩🇪German
verstehen

to understand in a broad sense; the most general and neutral word

B1Very Often
W
🇩🇪German
wahrnehmen

to perceive or notice with the senses; sometimes also to become aware of something

B1Often

What's the difference

Related words and lists for merken

How to pronounce merken and what this word means

merken means realise. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce merken

/ˈmɛʁkən/

merken translation

realise

merken examples

Ich merkte plötzlich, dass ich den Schlüssel vergessen hatte.

merken transcription

/ˈmɛʁkən/

Questions about this word

merken meaning: what does it mean?

sich plötzlich bewusst werden oder etwas verstehen

merken pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

merken is pronounced as /ˈmɛʁkən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

merken definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Ich merkte plötzlich, dass ich den Schlüssel vergessen hatte. Translation: Я вдруг понял, что забыл ключ.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn merken in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.