note
The German word 'Notiz' is used in a similar way to the English word 'note'. It can refer to a brief record or a short comment. For example, 'I made a note of the appointment time' translates to 'Ich habe eine Notiz vom Terminzeitpunkt gemacht'. It can also be used in the context of taking notes, such as in a meeting or during a lecture. The plural form is 'Notizen'.
I wrote a note in my diary.
In this example, the word 'Notiz' is used to denote a piece of information that the speaker has written down in their diary.
Don't forget to make a note of your password.
Here, 'Notiz' is referring to the act of writing down something (in this case, a password) in order to remember it in the future.
I left a note on the refrigerator.
In this context, 'Notiz' refers to a piece of writing left in a conspicuous place (such as a refrigerator) to convey a message or reminder.