algused
Algused is an Estonian noun meaning beginnings or origins. It is the plural form of algus, the word for "beginning" or "start." Algused is used to refer to the early stages of events, processes, traditions, or phenomena, and appears in historical writing, philosophy, and everyday language to indicate the sources or initial phases of something.
Etymology: The term derives from the Estonian root alg- meaning to begin. It has cognates in other
Usage notes: In Estonian, algused is typically used with possessive or genitive constructs when referring to
See also: Beginning; Origin; Etymology; Finnish language—alku.