Märgendamaks

Märgendamaks is an Estonian non-finite verb form derived from the verb märgendama, meaning to mark or to tag. It functions as a purpose infinitive, used to express intention or purpose in a subordinate sense. In English, it corresponds roughly to “in order to mark” or “to mark.”

Grammatical role and usage

The form marks a purpose clause and is typically used in formal or written language. It does not carry information about the subject in the same way as a finite verb; instead, the subject is understood from the main clause or is left implicit. Märgendamaks often appears after a main clause to indicate what someone does in order to achieve a particular result, especially when the action is aimed at drawing attention to or highlighting something.

Examples

- Ta esitas aruande märgendamaks projekti tähtsust. (He submitted the report in order to emphasize the importance of the project.)

- Koodiploki kommentaarid lisati märgendamaks potentsiaalseid riske. (Code block comments were added to mark potential risks.)

Origin and related forms

Märgendamaks forms part of the broader Estonian system of purpose or infinitive constructions that attach a suffix to the verb stem to express intention. It stands alongside other non-finite forms built with the same purpose-oriented function, providing a concise way to connect actions with their aims in complex sentences.

Usage notes

While common in formal writing, märgendamaks can appear in technical, legal, or academic texts where precise articulation of intent is important. In translation, it is usually rendered as “in order to mark” or “to mark,” depending on the context and the nuance of emphasis.

See also

Estonian grammar; infinitives; purpose clauses; märgendama.