mürkidele

Märkidele is an Estonian word-formation form derived from the noun märk, which can mean sign, mark, or indication. The form märgidide appears in grammatical contexts where the noun is used in a plural, non-nominative role. In linguistic descriptions of Estonian, this word form is noted for signaling a relationship to multiple signs, such as a recipient, beneficiary, or directional target of an action.

In normal usage, märgid (signs) or märgid- forms take specific endings to indicate case and number. Märkidele is associated with a plural form that conveys notions like “to the signs” or “for the signs,” depending on the verb and sentence structure. The exact interpretation relies on the surrounding words and the broader sentence, as Estonian relies on suffixal morphology to encode grammatical relations rather than word order alone.

Usage notes and context: märgidide- or märgididele forms are most commonly discussed in grammars, dictionaries, and language-learning materials when illustrating plural inflection and case endings. They may appear in formal writing, linguistic descriptions, or instructional examples rather than in everyday spoken Estonian, where speakers often rely on more flexible phrasing to express indirect object or direction toward multiple items.

See also: märk (sign/mark), inflection, Estonian grammar, allative and dative constructions.