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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.
'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.
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'das Mal' and 'die Markierung' can both mean a visible mark on a surface. However, 'das Mal' is used above all for a natural or permanent mark, especially on the skin. 'die Markierung' is usually a deliberately made mark, for example a line, a dot, or a symbol, so that you can recognize something more easily. The words can be confused because both refer to something visible. As a practical rule: on the skin, 'Mal' sounds more natural; for lines, signs, or indicators on objects, 'Markierung' fits better.
Die gelbe Markierung auf dem Boden zeigt den richtigen Weg zum Ausgang.
The yellow marking on the floor shows the correct way to the exit.
Der Arzt schaut sich das dunkle Mal auf meinem Arm genau an.
The doctor takes a close look at the dark mark on my arm.