Märkimisväärne

Märkimisväärne is an Estonian adjective meaning notable or remarkable. It is used to describe people, events, achievements, or other things that stand out and attract attention beyond the ordinary. The term conveys a judgment of importance or distinction without asserting extreme exaggeration.

Etymology and form: märkimisväärne is formed from the noun märkimine (noticing, marking) combined with the adjective stem väärne (worthy). The compound literally means “worthy of notice.” It is a standard, formal part of Estonian vocabulary and is found in journalism, academic writing, and official discourse, as well as in literary texts.

Usage: The word is typically used in attributive position before a noun, for example: märkimisväärne saavutus (a notable achievement), märkimisväärne sündmus (a remarkable event), märkimisväärsed tulemused (notable results). It is more formal than everyday alternatives like oluline or eriline, and it can take standard Estonian inflections (for example märkimisväärse saavutuse, märkimisväärsed tulemused).

Nuance: märkimisväärne implies notability that warrants attention or acknowledgment, often in a broader or longer-term context, rather than mere incidental importance. It complements other evaluative terms and helps to foreground significance in descriptive or analytical writing.