märkuda
Märkuda is a Finnish verb that translates to "to rot," "to decay," or "to spoil" in English. It describes the process of organic matter breaking down due to the action of microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. This decomposition can occur in various contexts, from food spoilage to the natural decay of plant and animal material.
When applied to food, märkuda indicates that the item is no longer fresh or edible. For example,
In a broader ecological sense, märkuda refers to the natural cycle of decomposition that returns nutrients