Märgendustega

Märgendustega is an Estonian term meaning “with markings” or “bearing marks.” It functions as the comitative form of the noun märgend, which refers to a mark, brand, sign, or label applied to an object. The phrase is used to describe items that carry one or more identifying marks or inscriptions, whether for ownership, origin, authenticity, or compliance.

Usage and contexts: In agriculture and animal husbandry, animals are branded or tagged; products described as märgendustega bear owner marks or breed identifiers. In manufacturing and commerce, goods are described as märgendustega when they carry labels, quality seals, safety marks, or origin stamps. In libraries, archives, and digital databases, items can be described as märgendustega when they include metadata tags, barcodes, or catalog identifiers.

Etymology and grammar: märgend derives from märg, meaning mark. The noun märgend denotes the act or result of marking. The suffix -ga expresses the comitative, producing a phrase that means “with markings.” Grammatically, märgendustega is used to modify nouns or describe objects that are accompanied by marks, labels, or inscriptions.

Examples: The product is märgendustega, bearing the producer name, batch number, and safety certificates. A digital collection is described as märgendustega when it includes metadata tags and catalog identifiers.

See also: märg, märk, märgend, marking, labeling, branding.