Ajutised

Ajutised is an Estonian adjective meaning temporary or provisional, used to describe things that are expected to last only for a limited period. It signals that a situation, arrangement, or object is not permanent and may be changed or replaced later.

In grammar, ajutised is the plural nominative form of the adjective; the singular nominative form is ajutine. The adjective agrees with the noun it modifies, for example ajutised töökohad (temporary jobs) or ajutine lahendus (a temporary solution).

Common contexts for ajutised include employment, governance, finance, and administrative measures. It is frequently used to describe arrangements made to address a short-term need, such as ajutised töökohad during a crisis or ajutised meetmed implemented while a long-term plan is developed. The term often implies that the arrangement is subject to review and renewal, rather than a guaranteed permanent state.

Semantic nuances and related terms: ajutine emphasizes temporariness, while synonyms like vahepealne or lühiajaline convey related but slightly different shades. The opposite concept is püsiv or püsiv lahendus, meaning permanent. In many contexts ajutised highlights the transitional nature of policies, funding, or employment, indicating that change or stabilization is anticipated in the future.

See also: temporary measures, temporary employment, interim arrangements, Estonian vocabulary for time-related descriptors.