bemärkelsen

Bemärkelsen is a noun used in Swedish and its cognates in Danish and Norwegian to denote either a remark or note attached to a text, or a designation or label that marks something as distinctive. In editorial and scholarly contexts, bemärkelsen refers to a marginal note, annotation, or comment that helps the reader interpret or contextualize the content. In cataloging, archival work, or administrative records, it can indicate a designation or attribute assigned to an item, such as a category, status, or special label.

Etymology and related forms: the word derives from the verb bemärka/bemærke, meaning “to notice” or “to remark.” The noun form specializes this idea into a concrete remark or designation. Related terms in other Nordic languages include Danish bemærkelsen and Norwegian bemerkningen, which share the same root and broad sense.

Usage and nuance: bemärkelsen can emphasize either a textual remark (a note or comment added for clarification) or a formal designation (a label that identifies an item’s category or significance). In practice, the intended sense is usually clear from context, and alternative terms like marginalia, annotation, eller märkning may be used to express narrower ideas.

See also: bemærkning, bemærkning (Danish/Norwegian cognates), marginalia, annotation, note, designation, label.

Note: The exact usage may vary by language and register, with some contexts favoring more specific terms for footnotes or catalog labels.