die Notiz
note
A short written record used to remember something or to record information.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe mir eine Notiz gemacht, damit ich den Termin nicht vergesse.
I made myself a note so I don't forget the appointment.
die Notiz
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Meanings
Notiz nehmen von
to take notice of
To notice, pay attention to, or acknowledge something. Often used in the negative form to express disinterest.
EXAMPLE
Er ging an mir vorbei, ohne von mir Notiz zu nehmen.
He walked past me without taking notice of me.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'die Notiz' (note) is closely related to the verb 'notieren' (to note/write down). When you write something down, you make a note.
EXAMPLE
Ich notiere mir schnell deine Telefonnummer.
I'll quickly note down your phone number.
Typical collocation
To express that you write something down so you do not forget it, you use the fixed expression 'sich (Dativ) eine Notiz machen' (to make oneself a note).
EXAMPLE
Ich mache mir eine Notiz, damit ich daran denke, die Blumen zu gießen.
I'll make myself a note so I remember to water the flowers.
Fixed expression
The meaning 'etwas bemerken' (to notice something) is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'von etwas/jemandem Notiz nehmen' (to take notice of something/someone). The preposition 'von' introduces a dative object here.
EXAMPLE
Niemand nahm von seinen neuen Schuhen Notiz.
No one took notice of his new shoes.
Compare with
Notiz vs Nachricht
message / news
A Nachricht is sent to someone, while a Notiz primarily records information in writing. If you want to inform another person, you write a Nachricht; if you want to remind yourself of something, you make a Notiz.
Notiz
Ich schreibe mir eine Notiz mit der neuen Uhrzeit.
I'm writing myself a note with the new time.
Nachricht
Ich schicke Tom eine Nachricht mit der neuen Uhrzeit.
I'm sending Tom a message with the new time.
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