Markeri

Markeri is the plural form of marker in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Slovenian. It functions as a common noun for objects that mark, indicate, or identify something. In everyday use, markeri can refer to writing implements such as markers or felt-tip pens, as well as to signs or indicators used for navigation, surveying, or marking locations.

In scientific contexts, markeri often appears as part of the compound genetički markeri or markeri molekularne genetike, referring to measurable DNA sequences or other genetic features that help distinguish between individuals or track inheritance. Markeri are essential in genetics research, forensics, and medical diagnostics, where they help map genes, identify disease associations, and monitor lineages.

Beyond science, the term is used for physical markers such as milestone markers on roads or trails, cairns or signposts placed to indicate routes, boundaries, or important points. In education or art, markeri denotes markers used by students or artists for labeling, highlighting, or illustrating concepts.

Variant forms and spelling may appear in borrowed contexts, and some specialized fields may prefer the singular marker (markeri as the plural) or use the English loanword marker in technical writing. The exact usage depends on the language, region, and field.