verb

notieren

note · note down

Etwas kurz aufschreiben, damit man es später nicht vergisst.

The German word "notieren" is a verb meaning "to note" or "to write down". It comes from the noun "Note", meaning a record, memo, or grade (in school), which itself originates from Latin nota ("mark, sign").

Similar words:

  • aufschreiben (to write down)
  • vermerken (to note, to record)
  • notieren (to take notes)

Differences:

  • aufschreiben is more general, focusing on the physical act of writing.
  • vermerken often implies making a formal or official note.
  • notieren tends to be slightly more formal and systematic, like taking notes during a lecture or meeting.

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Examples

Bitte notieren Sie die wichtigen Punkte.verb

Please note down the important points.

Während der Besprechung notierte ich alle Vorschläge sorgfältig.verb

During the meeting I carefully noted all the suggestions.

Warum hast du die Telefonnummer nicht notiert?verb

Why didn't you note down the phone number?

Die Reporterin hat alle Details aufmerksam notiert.verb

The reporter noted all the details attentively.

Er hatte sich den Termin bereits notiert.verb

He had already noted the appointment.

Sie notiert ihre Ausgaben jeden Abend im Heft.verb

She notes her expenses in the notebook every evening.

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