| Merkel | Merkel |
| Mergel | marl |
| merken | notice realize remember keep in mind memorize |
| Ferkel | piglet |
| Werkel | hurdy-gurdy street organ |
| Merk | water parsnip |
| Merkmal | feature characteristic trait |
| Merkur | Mercury |
| Erker | bay oriel |
| Kerker | dungeon |
| ferkeln | pig |
| werkeln | potter about |
| Marker | highlighter |
| Torkel | winepress press |
| Marke | marking brand |
| Marken | Marche |
| Zirkel | compass pair of compasses circle |
| Sekel | shekel |
| Teckel | dachshund |
| Deckel | lid cover |