to notice / remark
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to notice
To perceive something or someone with the senses, usually by seeing or hearing; to become aware of something.
Ich habe erst beim Aussteigen bemerkt, dass ich meinen Regenschirm im Zug liegen gelassen habe.
I only noticed when I was getting off that I had left my umbrella on the train.
to remark
To make a brief spoken or written statement; to comment on something.
Er bemerkte beiläufig, dass er nächste Woche Urlaub habe.
He remarked casually that he would be on vacation next week.
to become noticeable
To draw attention to oneself or to become noticeable, perceptible, or visible.
Die ersten Anzeichen der Erkältung machten sich durch Halsschmerzen bemerkbar.
The first signs of the cold became noticeable through a sore throat.
'Bemerken' (to notice / remark) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'be-' remains firmly attached to the verb stem 'merken' in all conjugations and sentence positions.
Er bemerkt den Fehler sofort.
He notices the mistake immediately.
'Bemerken' (to notice / remark) is very often used with an accusative object or a subordinate clause with 'dass' (that). The subordinate clause describes what one perceives or states.
Sie bemerkte seinen neuen Haarschnitt sofort.
She noticed his new haircut immediately.
When 'bemerken' means 'anmerken' (to remark/comment), it is often combined with adverbs that describe the manner of the statement. Typical phrases are 'beiläufig bemerken' (to remark casually), 'ironisch bemerken' (to remark ironically), or 'trocken bemerken' (to remark dryly).
„Das Wetter ist heute schön“, bemerkte er beiläufig.
'The weather is nice today,' he remarked casually.
The expression 'sich bemerkbar machen' (to make itself noticeable / to become noticeable) is reflexive. The subject is often a thing or a feeling that begins to become perceptible or visible.
Der Schlafmangel macht sich langsam bei mir bemerkbar.
The lack of sleep is slowly becoming noticeable for me.
to recognize / realize
Both words can refer to a defect revealed by a warning signal. Bemerken emphasizes becoming aware of the defect, while erkennen focuses more on the insight gained about the situation. bemerken fits the initial noticing, while erkennen fits understanding the problem.
Am roten Warnlicht bemerkte ich, dass der Motor überhitzt war.
The red warning light made me notice that the engine was overheating.
Am roten Warnlicht erkannte ich, dass der Motor überhitzt war.
The red warning light made me realize that the engine was overheating.
