kommentaarid

Kommentaarid means comments or commentaries in Estonian. The singular form is kommentaar. The word is borrowed from German Kommentar or French commentaire and has come to cover explanatory notes as well as evaluative opinions used in various contexts.

In publishing, kommentaarid are annotations or marginal notes added to a text to clarify meaning, provide references, or explain terminology. In scholarly editions, they appear as footnotes or glosses, helping readers understand the source material.

In journalism and media, kommentaarid can refer to commentary or opinion pieces that analyze events or express viewpoints. They are distinct from straight news reporting; in Estonian media, arvamusartikkel is another term used for a more formal opinion article, while kommentaar emphasizes analysis tied to current issues or the columnist's perspective.

In online platforms, kommentaarid are user-generated remarks attached to articles or posts, serving as feedback or discussion. They are often subject to moderation to address harassment, misinformation, and legal risk.

In broadcasting and media production, kommentaarid also denote commentary tracks or spoken explanations accompanying a film, video, or game, provided by critics, creators, or narrators.