gemerkt

Gemerkt is a Dutch word that functions as the past participle of the verb merken, meaning to notice, to mark, or to perceive. It is used to indicate that something has been noticed or that something has been marked, and it can appear in various tenses or as a predicative adjective.

Etymology and forms: Gemerkt comes from merken with the prefix ge- and the -t ending typical of Dutch past participles. It is related to the German merken in meaning, though usage can vary by context.

Usage:

- As part of a verb phrase: Ik heb het gemerkt. (I noticed it.)

- As a predicative or descriptive element: Het is gemerkt dat er fouten zijn. (It has been noticed that there are errors.)

- In labeling or marking examples: De dozen zijn gemerkt met cijfers. (The boxes are marked with numbers.)

Notes: In contemporary Dutch, for marking or labeling tasks—especially in technical or digital contexts—the past participle gemarkeerd is often preferred when the emphasis is on the act of marking. Gemerkt is more commonly used in the sense of noticing or perceiving. The two forms can overlap but are not always interchangeable, depending on nuance and context.

See also: merken; gemarkeerd; markeren.