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mark / marking
A sign, line, or symbol placed on a surface in order to label, highlight, or delimit something.
Die weißen Markierungen auf der Fahrbahn waren wegen des Schnees kaum zu sehen.
The white markings on the road were hardly visible because of the snow.
marking
The act of placing signs or labels on something.
Die Markierung der Wanderwege wird jedes Frühjahr von Freiwilligen erneuert.
The marking of the hiking trails is renewed every spring by volunteers.
'Die Markierung' (the marking/mark) is the noun for the verb 'markieren' (to mark). The ending '-ung' turns the action into a noun. That is why it can refer both to the action itself and to its result.
Bitte markieren Sie die wichtigsten Stellen im Text.
Please mark the most important passages in the text.
The sentence tells you whether the action or the result is meant. If you are talking about the duration or execution, the action is meant. If you are referring to a visible sign, the result is meant.
Die Markierung der Parkplätze dauert den ganzen Vormittag.
The marking of the parking spaces will take the whole morning.
'Markierung' (marking/mark) is often part of compound words that specify the context. Common examples are 'Fahrbahnmarkierung' (road marking), 'Wegmarkierung' (trail marker), or 'Textmarkierung' (text highlighting) in a document.
Folgen Sie der roten Wegmarkierung, um zum Gipfel zu gelangen.
Follow the red trail marker to get to the summit.
When 'Markierung' means the sign itself, it is often combined with verbs such as 'anbringen' (to place/attach), 'setzen' (to set/place), 'entfernen' (to remove), or 'folgen' (to follow).
Der Förster hat an den kranken Bäumen eine Markierung angebracht.
The forester placed a mark on the sick trees.
sign / symbol
Eine Markierung (marking) is placed on a surface to make something visible, highlight it, or set it apart. Ein Zeichen has an established meaning. On a path, Markierung fits the visible marking, while Zeichen fits the symbol with a specific message.
Die rote Markierung am Weg macht die Abzweigung gut sichtbar.
The red marking along the path makes the turn-off clearly visible.
Das rote Zeichen am Weg bedeutet, dass man hier abbiegen muss.
The red sign along the path means that you have to turn here.
