jälgige

Jälgige is an Estonian verb form meaning "follow" or "pursue." It is the imperative plural of the verb jälgima, which means "to track" or "to follow." The form is used when addressing multiple people to instruct them to follow or observe something, whether along a path, a sequence of steps, or a set of instructions.

Morphology and usage: The infinitive is jälgima. The imperative plural, addressing more than one person, is jälgige. The singular imperative is jälgi. In ordinary contexts, jälgige appears in safety notices, directions, and official instructions to command a group to follow or comply with guidance. Example usages include phrases like "Jälgige raja tähiseid" (Follow the trail markers) and "Jälgige ohutusjuhiseid" (Follow the safety instructions).

Etymology: The verb is derived from the noun jälg, meaning “trace” or “track,” combined with the verb-forming suffix -ima; the imperative plural ending -ge marks direct address to multiple addressees.

Related terms: jälgija (observer/monitor), jälgimine (tracking/monitoring). In English translations, it is generally rendered as "follow" or "pursue," depending on context.

Notes: Jälgige is primarily used in formal or prescriptive contexts, such as official directives or instructional materials. In casual speech, other forms or synonyms may be more common.