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To show or experience a particular development, increase, or loss. Often used for statistics and economic data.
Das Unternehmen konnte im letzten Quartal einen Gewinnzuwachs von 10 % verzeichnen.
The company was able to record a 10% increase in profits in the last quarter.
The prefix 'ver-' is inseparable. It remains firmly attached to the verb stem 'zeichnen' (to draw/sign) in all tenses and sentence constructions.
Die Stadt hat im letzten Jahr einen Bevölkerungsrückgang verzeichnet.
The city recorded a decline in population last year.
This verb is mainly used in written language, especially in business and news texts. Typical objects are abstract nouns such as 'Erfolg' (success), 'Verluste' (losses), 'Wachstum' (growth), or 'Nachfrage' (demand).
Die Tourismusbranche verzeichnete einen neuen Rekord an Besuchern.
The tourism industry recorded a new visitor record.
The reflexive form 'sich verzeichnen' has a very specific meaning: to make a mistake while drawing. This lets you recognize this meaning immediately.
Ich habe mich beim Porträt an der Nase verzeichnet und muss nun radieren.
I drew the nose incorrectly in the portrait and now have to erase it.
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'erleben' and 'verzeichnen' can both express that something happens or that a development takes place. 'erleben' is used mainly for people or groups who directly go through a situation. It often sounds more personal and can include feelings. 'verzeichnen' is used more for figures, results, or developments, for example in companies, cities, or statistics. It sounds more factual. So you are more likely to say that people experience a crisis, but that a company records a profit.
Die Firma verzeichnet in diesem Jahr mehr Bestellungen als früher.
The company is recording more orders this year than before.
Viele Familien erleben gerade eine schwierige Zeit.
Many families are currently experiencing a difficult time.