merke

mark; brand; notice · noun / verb (et)

Definition
As a noun: a mark, sign, brand, or label used for identification. As a verb: to notice, perceive, or make a mark on something.
Inflections
noun: et merke – merket – merker – merkene, verb: å merke – merker – merket/merka – har merket/merka
Origin
From Old Norse merki (noun) and merkja (verb), from Proto-Germanic *marką / *markōn; related to English 'mark'.

Examples

Han kjøpte en genser med et kjent merke.He bought a sweater with a well-known brand.
Hun merket at noen fulgte etter henne.She noticed that someone was following her.
Merket på genseren var begynt å falme.The mark on the sweater had started to fade.
Kan du merke bøkene dine med navnet ditt?Can you mark your books with your name?
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