Järgseid

Järgseid is an Estonian word form used to refer to “the following” items in lists or references. It appears predominantly in written, formal registers such as legal documents, administrative notices, or archival inventories, and is less common in everyday speech. The form derives from the root järg- meaning “to follow” and functions as a determiner or modifier when introducing several items that are being singled out.

Grammatically, järgseid is the plural inflection that accompanies a noun to indicate the set of items that come after or are to be considered next. In practice it is used to preface a list of items, documents, questions, or obligations that follow in a document. Because Estonian grammar uses inflection to mark case and number, the specific endings of järgseid can shift depending on the noun it modifies.

Usage notes: The term is most typical in formal texts. It is distinct from järgnevad, which can refer to “the following ones” in a broader sense and may be used for different syntactic contexts. Järgseid emphasizes items explicitly enumerated as following a preceding section or instruction.

See also: järg, järgnevad, and other related Estonian terms for sequence and listing; legalese; lists and inventories.