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das Merkmal

feature

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Meaning of das Merkmal

an important or noticeable part

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German/das ˈmɛʁkmaːl/
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das Merkmal belongs to the topic "Top 1000, Marketing, Sales, Customer Communication, Product Team". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

das Merkmalfeature
Gastguest
Begrüßunggreeting
Aussichtview
Werkzeugtool
Preisprice
helfenhelp

das Merkmal synonyms

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What's the difference between das Merkmal / Kennzeichen / Eigenschaft / Charakteristikum / Besonderheit / Ausstattung

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das Merkmal

feature — an important or noticeable part

B1Often
K
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Kennzeichen

A sign or mark that helps identify or distinguish something.

B1Often

Ein wichtiges Kennzeichen dieser Pflanze sind ihre roten Blätter.

Важным признаком этого растения являются его красные листья.

E
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Eigenschaft

A quality or characteristic that something or someone has.

B1Very Often

Geduld ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft im Beruf.

Терпение — важное качество в работе.

C
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Charakteristikum

A characteristic trait that is especially typical of something; more formal and bookish.

B1Rarely

Ein typisches Charakteristikum moderner Städte ist der dichte Verkehr.

Типичной характеристикой современных городов является плотное движение.

B
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Besonderheit

A special, unusual, or distinguishing feature; can suggest something noteworthy.

B1Often

Eine Besonderheit des Hauses ist der große Garten.

Особенность дома — большой сад.

A
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Ausstattung

Equipment, fittings, or facilities; often refers to what something is equipped with.

B1Often

Die Ausstattung des Hotels ist sehr modern.

Оснащение отеля очень современное.

F
🇩🇪German
Funktion

A function or purpose; less about a feature itself and more about what it does.

B1Very Often

Die neue Funktion der App spart viel Zeit.

Новая функция приложения экономит много времени.

V
🇩🇪German
Vorteil

An advantage; not just a feature, but something beneficial.

B1Very Often

Ein großer Vorteil dieses Geräts ist der niedrige Stromverbrauch.

Большое преимущество этого устройства — низкое энергопотребление.

E
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Element

An element or component of a whole; very general in meaning.

B1Very Often

Das Fenster ist ein wichtiges Element der Raumgestaltung.

Окно — важный элемент оформления помещения.

M
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Merkmal

A characteristic or identifying feature; the closest general equivalent.

B1Very Often

Ein wichtiges Merkmal dieser Art ist die lange Lebensdauer.

Важным признаком этого вида является долгий срок жизни.

D
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Detail

A detail or small part; emphasizes a small, precise piece of information.

B1Very Often

Dieses Detail macht das Bild besonders interessant.

Эта деталь делает картину особенно интересной.

A
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Ausstattungsmerkmal

A feature of the equipment or setup; often used for technical or product specifications.

B1Rarely

Ein modernes Ausstattungsmerkmal ist die automatische Klimaregelung.

Одной из современных характеристик оснащения является автоматическое управление климатом.

K
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Kennzeichnung

Labeling, marking, or designation; more about how something is marked than its quality.

B1Often

Die Kennzeichnung auf der Verpackung ist gut lesbar.

Маркировка на упаковке хорошо читается.

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How to pronounce das Merkmal and what this word means

das Merkmal translation: feature. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce das Merkmal

/das ˈmɛʁkmaːl/

das Merkmal translation

feature

das Merkmal transcription

/das ˈmɛʁkmaːl/

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das Merkmal meaning: what does it mean?

ein wichtiger oder auffälliger Teil

das Merkmal pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

das Merkmal is pronounced as /das ˈmɛʁkmaːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is das Merkmal part of Product Team vocabulary?

Yes, das Merkmal (feature) can be learned in the Product Team topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is das Merkmal part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, das Merkmal (feature) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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