Bemärkelse

Bemärkelse is a Swedish noun that denotes a remark, note, or something notable that draws attention to a detail, event, or aspect. In usage, it can refer to a comment appended to a text, a point highlighted in a discussion, or a feature regarded as significant within a description. In historical or literary contexts, bemärkelse often signals the element that lends importance to the subject rather than its routine traits.

Etymology and cognates: The word is related to Danish bemærkelse and Norwegian bemerkelse. It stems from verbs such as märka or markera, with a prefix that intensifies or specifies attention. The sense has shifted over time from marking to noting or remarking.

Usage and nuance: Bemärkelse tends to be formal and is more common in written, scholarly, or editorial language than in everyday speech. It is used to identify a point of interest or significance within texts, discussions, or descriptions. In contemporary Swedish, more everyday synonyms include notering (note) or anmärkning (remark or observation), while bemärkelse carries a sense of deliberate notice or emphasis.

See also: bemærkning, bemerkelse, notering, anmärkning, kommentar.