Remark on Meaning in English

expression

US

ɹiˈmɑɹk/, /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

ri-MAHRK on, ri-MAHRK awn

UK

ɹɪˈmɑːk/ /ˈɒn

ri-MAHK on

Definition

To say or write a comment or opinion about something or someone.

Usage & Nuances

Usually somewhat formal; often used for thoughtful or public comments, not casual chat. Common in academic, professional, or written contexts ('remark on a report', 'remark on her performance'). Do not confuse with 'remark' (noun) or casual verbs like 'talk about'.

• Spanish: comentar sobre - hacer un comentario sobre
• Portuguese (BR): comentar sobre - fazer um comentário sobre
• Portuguese (PT): comentar sobre - fazer um comentário sobre
• Chinese (Simplified): 评论 - 发表意见
• Chinese (Traditional): 評論 - 發表意見
• Hindi: पर टिप्पणी करना - टिप्पणी करना
• Arabic: يعلّق على - يبدي ملاحظة عن
• Bengali: মন্তব্য করা
• Russian: прокомментировать - сделать замечание о
• Japanese: 〜について述べる - 〜について意見を言う
• Vietnamese: nhận xét về - bình luận về
• Korean: ~에 대해 언급하다 - ~에 대해 논평하다
• Turkish: hakkında yorum yapmak - hakkında bir şey söylemek
• Urdu: پر تبصرہ کرنا
• Indonesian: berkomentar tentang - memberikan komentar tentang

Example Sentences

He remarked on the weather during his speech.

basic

The teacher remarked on her improvement.

basic

Please remark on any changes you notice.

basic

She loves to remark on people’s outfits at parties.

natural

I won’t remark on that subject — it’s too personal.

natural

The reviewer briefly remarked on the book’s writing style.

natural