Tagajärgedest

Tagajärgedest is an Estonian phrase meaning “from the consequences” and is used to refer to the outcomes or effects that follow from a particular action, event, or decision. It is the elative plural form of tagajärk (consequence, aftereffect) and is commonly used when discussing what results or implications a course of action may have.

In usage, tagajärgedest appears in academic, policy, media, and everyday discourse to shift focus from causes to effects. It is often paired with verbs such as arvestama (to take into account), hinnata (to assess), or rääkima (to speak about). For example: Politicians must arvestada tagajärgedest when drafting new laws. Such phrasing helps frame debates around impact, risk, accountability, and long-term outcomes rather than solely on origins.

The concept is tied to the broader Estonian vocabulary of impact assessment and ethical or practical evaluation. It is commonly contrasted with poissused or põhjused (causes) to differentiate analysis of what led to a result from analysis of what results from a course of action.

See also: tagajärk, tagajärgede hindamine, mõju, põhjused, riskide hindamine.