remark
word
/ɹiˈmɑɹk/, /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/
ri-MARK
/rɪˈmɑːk/
ri-MAHK
Definition
A remark is something that you say or write to express a comment or opinion, especially a short or casual one.
Usage & Nuances
'Remark' can be a noun (a comment) or a verb (to say something). As a noun, it's often formal or neutral. Common collocations: 'make a remark', 'casual remark', 'offensive remark'. As a verb, 'remark' is more formal than 'say' or 'mention'. Don't confuse with 'remarkable' (very unusual or special).
Spanish: comentario - observaciónPortuguese (BR): comentário - observaçãoPortuguese (PT): comentário - observaçãoChinese (Simplified): 评论 - 评语 - 言论Chinese (Traditional): 評論 - 評語 - 言論Hindi: टिप्पणी - विचारArabic: تعليق - ملاحظةBengali: মন্তব্য - টীকাRussian: замечание - высказываниеJapanese: 発言 - コメントVietnamese: nhận xét - lời bình luậnKorean: 발언 - 말 - 논평Turkish: yorum - sözUrdu: تبصرہ - ریمارکIndonesian: komentar - ucapan
Example Sentences
She made a remark about the weather.
basic
His remark was very funny.
basic
Please ignore that remark.
basic
Did you hear his last remark at the meeting? It surprised everyone.
natural
She didn't mean to offend you with her remark.
natural
Can I remark on how much you've improved?
natural