Märgi

Märgi is an Estonian word that can function in two main ways in modern language: as a verb form and as a noun form. As a verb, märgi is the imperative singular of the verb märkima, meaning to mark, indicate, or label. It is used to give a direct instruction, for example: Märgi see punkt kaardil. The plural imperative is märgige. The verb follows standard Estonian conjugation patterns and appears in a wide range of contexts, including instruction manuals, maps, and signage.

As a noun, märgi is the genitive singular of märk, meaning a mark, sign, or indication. It occurs in phrases describing signs or indicators on objects, maps, or documents. In such usage, märgi signals possession or association with the sign in question.

Etymology and related forms: Both uses derive from the same Finnic root related to marking and indication, and are cognate with similar words in other Finnic languages (for example, Finnish merkki for “sign” or “mark”). Derivatives in Estonian include märkimine (marking) and märgistama (to inscribe or to mark in various senses).

Usage notes: Märgi is most common in practical language related to labeling, mapping, and instruction. The word family around märk covers concepts of signs, indicators, and documentation, and appears in technical and everyday discourse.

See also: märk, märkimine, märgistama, sign, indicator.