algne
Algne is an Estonian adjective meaning original, initial, primitive, or earliest. It is used to indicate the first form or state of something and to distinguish it from later developments, derivatives, or modifications. In usage, algne can describe objects, texts, concepts, processes, or conditions that are considered the starting point or the most authentic version in a given context. It is common in academic, archaeological, linguistic, and historical writing.
Etymology and cognates: Algne is derived from the verb algama, meaning to begin, with the adjectival suffix
Usage notes: The word signals a temporal or qualitative primacy and is typically used in formal or
Translations: In English, algne is most commonly rendered as original or initial, depending on context. Other