järgib

Järgib is an Estonian verb that appears in the present tense as the third person singular form of the verb järgima, meaning to follow. The sense of following can be physical, such as moving behind someone, or figurative, such as adhering to rules, pursuing a goal, or complying with instructions. It is also used in expressions denoting sequence or succession.

In use, järgima takes objects that indicate what is being followed or adhered to. Examples include ta järgib reegleid (he follows the rules), ta järgib mind (he follows me), and ta järgib oma unistusi (he pursues his dreams). The verb can express both passive and active scenarios: one can follow someone or something deliberately, or follow a set of guidelines or a plan. Colloquial and formal contexts both employ the form järgib, while the infinitive is järgima. The imperative form is järgi (follow!). The verb also appears in phrases indicating compliance or obedience, such as seadust järgima (to follow/obey the law).

Morphology and related forms: järgin, järgid, järgib are the present tense conjugations for I, you, and he/she, respectively. The noun derivatives include järgija (follower), järgimine (following, adherence), and related adjectives describing subsequent order or sequence. The root järg- is cognate with Finnic words in other languages that convey the idea of coming after, continuation, or adherence, and it is used across various grammatical constructions to express following in time, order, or behavior.