adjective
bemerkbar
noticeable
So, dass man es gut sehen, fühlen oder merken kann.
The German word "bemerkbar" is an adjective meaning "noticeable" or "perceptible".
- It is derived from the verb "merken" (to notice, realize) and the suffix "-bar" (indicating ability or possibility).
- So, it literally means "able to be noticed".
Similar words:
- sichtbar (visible)
- auffällig (conspicuous)
- wahrnehmbar (perceptible)
Difference:
- bemerkbar emphasizes that something can be noticed, often implying a subtle or indirect observation.
- sichtbar focuses on being visually noticeable.
- auffällig is more about drawing strong or striking attention.
- wahrnehmbar covers all senses, not just visual or conscious noticing.
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Examples
Plötzlich machte sich ein Unterschied bemerkbar.adjective
Suddenly, a difference became noticeable.
Ihre Abwesenheit machte sich sofort bemerkbar.adjective
Her absence immediately made itself noticeable.
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