Jalg

Jalg is the Estonian noun for the leg, the lower limb used for standing, walking, and bearing body weight. In ordinary speech, jalg refers to the entire limb from the hip to the foot; anatomically, specialists distinguish the thigh (reie) and the lower leg (säär) as well as the knee, ankle, and foot. The leg contains bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels that enable movement, support, and balance.

The word originates from Finnic languages and is cognate with Finnish jalka, reflecting shared linguistic history in the region. In Estonian, jalg combines productively in compounds such as jalgsi (on foot), jalanõu (footwear), and jalgpall (football/soccer). These formations show how the base term functions as a root in everyday vocabulary.

In health contexts, the leg is subject to injuries such as sprains and fractures. Common sports or accident-related injuries may require medical assessment, imaging, and, in some cases, immobilization or rehabilitation. Recovery depends on the severity and location of the injury, and persistent symptoms warrant clinician evaluation.