Näilist

Näilist is a term found in Estonian-language discourse that refers to a curated list used for display or reference. Etymology: It is formed from the verb näita “to show” combined with the noun list, producing a compound that denotes a specific kind of list designed for visual presentation. In practice, a näilist describes a structured collection of items—such as artworks, products, media files or design components—that are enumerated, ordered, and often annotated with metadata like title, author, date or category.

Usage: In museums and galleries, curators may prepare a näilist to accompany an exhibition, outlining the order in which works appear and key contextual notes. In digital media, developers might implement a näilist as a display list or playlist to guide user navigation through a set of items. In publishing, editors can publish a näilist as a summarized index of illustrations or figures.

Variations and scope: The concept is flexible and may cover simple enumerations or more complex metadata-rich lists. While not a standardized term in all Estonian contexts, it appears in design handbooks, blog posts, and project briefs as a practical label for “display list.”

See also: catalog, playlist, inventory, index.