Märkivad

Märkivad is the third-person plural present tense form of the Estonian verb märkima, meaning to mark, note, or indicate. It is used when the subject is a plural noun, as in a sentence about multiple people or things performing the action.

The form derives from the Estonian verb family built on the root märg- and the infinitive ending -ima, a common pattern for many verbs in Estonian. The word is closely related to the noun märg, meaning a mark or note, which helps explain the range of meanings associated with the verb.

Usage of märkivad spans several senses depending on context. It can mean physically marking something (for example, highlighting or tagging items), as well as noting or remarking on information (such as pointing out issues or observations). In editorial, administrative, or evaluative contexts, märkivad is commonly used to describe groups that are identifying, indicating, or recording aspects of a document, process, or situation.

Examples:

- Nad märgivad puudused raportis. (They note the deficiencies in the report.)

- Koolitajad märgivad õpilaste parandusi. (The instructors note the students’ corrections.)

See also:

- märkima, the infinitive verb from which märkivad is derived.

- märkimine, the act or process of marking or noting.