Märgatakse

Märgatakse is an Estonian verb form meaning “is noticed” or “is perceived.” It is the present tense passive voice of the verb märgata, which means to notice or to perceive. In Estonian, the passive is commonly formed with the ending -takse, producing forms like märkatakse or märgatakse; in this case, märgatakse is the standard present passive form. Because it is passive, the agent responsible for noticing is often left unspecified, making the construction suitable for impersonal or general statements.

Usage and function: Märgatakse describes things that become observable, detectable, or noticeable. It is frequently used in scientific, journalistic, and everyday language to indicate that a change, pattern, or phenomenon has been detected. The form can express gradual or clear perceptual changes, and it often appears in neutral, non-emotional statements about data, trends, or events.

Examples:

- Tulemused märgatakse varakult. (The results are noticed early.)

- Uuringus leitud erinevused märgatakse kiiresti. (The differences found in the study are noticeable quickly.)

- Ei märgata olulisi muutusi laenuvõimetuses. (No significant changes in creditworthiness are noticed.)

Negation and related forms: The negative present form is ei märgata, meaning “is not noticed.” Related adjectives include märgatav (noticeable) and märgatavus (noticeability), which describe the quality rather than the act of noticing.

In summary, märgatakse is a common Estonian passive form used to indicate that something is observable or detectable, often in neutral, descriptive contexts.