Märkide

Märkide is a term in the Estonian language that functions as the genitive plural form of the noun märg, meaning mark, sign, or indication. In grammar, genitive plural forms are used to express possession or association, and Märkide is encountered in writings when referring to multiple marks or when forming possessive noun phrases.

As a form rather than a standalone word with an independent meaning, Märkide does not carry a separate lexical entry in dictionaries. Its significance lies in its role within sentences or compound expressions, functioning to indicate relationships between nouns such as ownership, association, or attribution.

The root märg appears in a range of terms and compounds related to signs, indicators, or branding, and Märkide may appear as a component in place names or other proper nouns formed from that root. However, Märkide is not a widely recognized geographic name on its own in standard references.

In linguistic discussions, Märkide is cited as an example of Estonian genitive plural morphology and as part of the broader pattern by which Estonian marks plural entities. It illustrates how the language handles plurality and possession without introducing a separate semantic unit beyond its grammatical function.

Related terms include märgid (the nominative plural form) and märg (the singular noun meaning mark or sign).