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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