Järgmisena

Järgmisena is an Estonian adverb meaning "next" or "in the next place/step." It is used to introduce the following item in a sequence, a schedule, or a set of instructions. In spoken language, in program guides, and in instructional texts, it signals what comes after the current item.

Etymology and form: Järgmisena is formed from the adjective järgmine, meaning next or following, with the adverbial suffix -na, producing a phrase that can be translated as "as the next" or simply "next." As an adverb, it does not change for person, number, or tense; it functions to indicate sequence.

Usage: Common contexts include presentations, broadcasts, and written guides where steps or list items are announced. Examples include: "Järgmisena loen nimekirja" (Next, I will read the list) and "Järgmisena tuleb külaline esineja" (Next comes the guest speaker). It often appears at the start of a sentence or clause to steer the audience to the subsequent segment.

Relation to related terms: Järgmisena is closely related to järgmine, an adjective meaning next or upcoming, and to other sequential terms such as järjestus (order, sequence). The adverb form is preferred when focusing on the transition rather than describing a noun.

Translations: In English, the closest equivalents are "next," "in the next step," or "subsequently," depending on context.

See also: järgmine; järjestus; etymology of Estonian sequence terms.