tähised

Tähised is an Estonian plural noun meaning signs or symbols (from tähis, sign or symbol). As a common noun, tähised denotes marks that convey information or meaning, such as mathematical symbols, punctuation marks, or heraldic devices. In linguistic and semiotic contexts, tähised can refer to signs in general, including culturally significant markers.

As a proper noun, Tähised is sometimes used as the title of Estonian-language creative works, including books or other media. In such uses, capitalization signals a distinct work rather than a generic term; the exact content and form vary by edition and author.

It is important to distinguish Tähised from tähed, the common Estonian word for stars. While tähed refers to celestial bodies, tähised refers to signs or symbols, though both convey signaling or meaning in different domains.

See also: Tähed, Tähis, Täht, Semiotics.