võrg

Võrk is the Estonian noun meaning a net or a network. It refers to a mesh-like structure formed by interlacing strands, used for catching fish or animals, for containment within a fabric, or more broadly to a system of interconnected parts. In everyday language, võrk can describe both physical nets, such as kalastusvõrk (fishing net) or võrgu on a textile mesh, and figurative networks, such as communications or social networks (arvutivõrk or võrgustik).

In Estonian, võrk serves as the base for several common compound and derived terms. Kalastusvõrk denotes a fishing net, while võrgustik refers to a network or system of interconnected entities. Arvutivõrk is the term for a computer network, and the broader concept of networks is often expressed with võrk or võrgustik depending on context. The stem võrg- appears in inflected forms such as võrgu (genitive), võrgus (in a net or on a network), and võrguga (with a net or with a network).

Etymology and cognates: võrk is cognate with Finnish verkko, both from the Proto-Finnic root referring to a net or mesh. The word appears in related Finnic languages with similar meanings, reflecting historical linguistic connections in the region.

Usage notes: Võrk is a versatile term used across practical, technical, and cultural contexts. Its precise meaning is determined by accompanying words, such as the type of net (fishing, fabric) or the kind of network (computer, social, organizational).