järgige

Järgige is the second-person plural (polite form) imperative of the Estonian verb järgima, meaning to follow. It is used when instructing or requesting a group of people to follow something, such as instructions, rules, paths, or directions. The form is common in formal contexts, official communications, signage, and speeches addressed to an audience.

In Estonian, the singular imperative of järgima is järgi, while the plural or polite imperative is järgmige. Järgige is formed with the -ge ending, a typical marker of the plural/polite imperative in Estonian. Other verbs also use this suffix to address multiple people, for example tulge (come) and olge (be). This mirrors a broader pattern in the language where imperative forms shift to indicate number and politeness.

Usage notes include that järkige signals a directive aimed at a group, not an individual. It is appropriate in formal or neutral contexts and can appear in written guidelines, announcements, or public notices. In everyday conversation, speakers may prefer more informal imperatives such as järgi or tule, depending on the relationship with the addressees.

Translations into English typically render järgige as “follow (you all)” or “please follow,” depending on tone. In Estonian, as in other Finnic languages, imperative forms carry nuance through formality and pluralization, and järgige exemplifies how mood and number interact in official discourse. See also järgima and other imperative forms for a fuller understanding of Estonian verb conjugation.