noun
brand, label
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Marke is a feminine noun meaning 'brand' (company trademark) and 'label' (brand marking). Plural: Marken. Regular declension. No reflexive or special prepositions. Use die Marke (Nom. sg.). Distinguish from Etikett (physical label); Marke often denotes a commercial brand or recognized product name.
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Welche Marke von Turnschuhen trägst du am liebsten?
Which brand of sneakers do you like to wear the most?
Der Käufer erklärte, welche Marke er bevorzugte, weil das Produkt länger hielt.
The buyer explained which brand he preferred because the product lasted longer.
Diese Marke ist für ihre hohe Qualität bekannt.
This brand is known for its high quality.
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Imagine a company logo stamped on a product — that's the Marke.
Sounds like English 'mark' with an extra -e — think 'mark + e' = Marke.
die — many simple nouns ending in -e are feminine, so remember 'die Marke'.
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Marke commonly means 'brand' (e.g., company brand) or can refer to a mark/label on a product. Be careful: 'Marke' is not the same as the verb 'markieren'.