Signification
To write down a reminder or piece of information.
Contexte culturel
Germans value 'Verbindlichkeit' (commitment). Making a note during a meeting is seen as a commitment to the task. Precision is key. Notes are often very detailed and organized, reflecting the Swiss value of 'Pünktlichkeit' and 'Genauigkeit'. While slightly more relaxed than in the North, 'Amtsnotizen' (official notes) are a staple of the famous Austrian bureaucracy. The culture has shifted to digital, but the phrase remains. 'Eine Notiz machen' now often refers to using apps like Slack or Notion.
Use the reflexive
To sound more like a native, always add 'mir' (Ich mache **mir** {eine|f} Notiz). It sounds more natural than just saying 'Ich mache {eine|f} Notiz'.
Notiz vs. Note
Never say 'Ich mache eine Note' unless you are a composer writing music!
Signification
To write down a reminder or piece of information.
Use the reflexive
To sound more like a native, always add 'mir' (Ich mache **mir** {eine|f} Notiz). It sounds more natural than just saying 'Ich mache {eine|f} Notiz'.
Notiz vs. Note
Never say 'Ich mache eine Note' unless you are a composer writing music!
The 'Wer schreibt, der bleibt' Rule
In German business culture, if it isn't written down, it doesn't exist. Always make a note!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the article and the verb 'machen'.
Ich ______ mir ______ Notiz.
The subject 'Ich' requires the verb form 'mache', and 'Notiz' is feminine, requiring 'eine'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I made a note' in the past tense?
The perfect tense is formed with 'haben' + the past participle 'gemacht' at the end.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Darf ich mir eine Notiz machen?'
This is a polite, formal way to show you are paying attention in a professional setting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hier ist meine Telefonnummer: 0176... B: Warte kurz, ich muss mir erst ______ ______ ______.
The full collocation is 'eine Notiz machen'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Notiz vs. Note
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIch ______ mir ______ Notiz.
The subject 'Ich' requires the verb form 'mache', and 'Notiz' is feminine, requiring 'eine'.
How do you say 'I made a note' in the past tense?
The perfect tense is formed with 'haben' + the past participle 'gemacht' at the end.
When would you say 'Darf ich mir eine Notiz machen?'
This is a polite, formal way to show you are paying attention in a professional setting.
A: Hier ist meine Telefonnummer: 0176... B: Warte kurz, ich muss mir erst ______ ______ ______.
The full collocation is 'eine Notiz machen'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, always. It is {die|f} Notiz.
Yes, it is grammatically correct, but 'eine Notiz machen' is the more common idiomatic collocation.
The plural is 'Notizen'.
No, but it's very common when you are making the note for your own benefit.
Absolutely. Whether it's paper or an app, it's still 'eine Notiz machen'.
Always 'machen'. 'Tun' is never used with Notiz.
Simply 'Notizen machen'. You drop the 'eine'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
A 'Notiz' is the content (the note), while a 'Zettel' is the physical piece of paper.
Yes, that means 'I'm making a mental note'.
Expressions liées
sich etwas notieren
synonymTo note something down.
etwas zu Protokoll geben
specialized formTo give a statement for the record.
einen Merkzettel schreiben
similarTo write a reminder slip.
etwas im Hinterkopf behalten
contrastTo keep something in the back of one's mind.
