die Bemerkung
remark / comment
A short spoken or written statement with which you state, comment on, or note something.
EXAMPLE
Er machte eine witzige Bemerkung über das Wetter.
He made a funny remark about the weather.
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Meanings
die Bemerkung
note / comment
A written comment, note, or annotation added to a text or document in order to explain or supplement something.
EXAMPLE
Unter dem Vertragstext stand die Bemerkung, dass alle Änderungen schriftlich erfolgen müssen.
Under the contract text was the note that all changes must be made in writing.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Bemerkung' (the remark) is the noun related to the verb 'bemerken' (to notice). When you notice something and then say or write it down, you make a remark.
EXAMPLE
Er hat meine neue Frisur sofort bemerkt.
He noticed my new hairstyle right away.
Typical collocations
When referring to a spoken statement, the verb 'machen' (to make) is often used. Typical phrases are 'eine Bemerkung machen' (to make a remark) or 'eine Bemerkung fallen lassen' (to drop a remark).
EXAMPLE
Er konnte sich eine spöttische Bemerkung nicht verkneifen.
He couldn't resist making a mocking remark.
Context clue: written form
In the meaning of 'written note', the word is often found in formal or academic texts. Prepositions like 'unter' (under), 'in' (in), or 'am Rande' (in the margin) point to this meaning.
EXAMPLE
Im Protokoll fand ich eine handschriftliche Bemerkung des Chefs.
In the minutes, I found a handwritten note from the boss.
Compare with
Bemerkung vs Wort
word
Both words can refer to a short utterance. A Bemerkung is specifically usually a brief comment or observation, while Wort can also mean a longer speech and is often used for a contribution in fixed conversational expressions. Use Bemerkung for an incidental comment and Wort for your own contribution to a conversation.
Bemerkung
Seine kurze Bemerkung zum Wetter brachte alle zum Lachen.
His brief comment about the weather made everyone laugh.
Wort
Ich möchte zu diesem Thema noch ein Wort sagen.
I would like to say a few words on this topic.
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