järglast

Järglast is a rare or obsolete word in the Estonian language. It is understood to be an adjective that describes something that follows last or next in sequence. The word is primarily used in formal or literary contexts. In modern Estonian, the word "järgmised" is preferred, which is more commonly used and understood.

Etymologically, järglast has its roots in Old Estonian, specifically from the word "järg-", meaning "to follow", and the suffix "-last", often denoting a sequence or a series. However, the word has already been largely replaced by modern words and phrases in everyday conversation. In historical and literary texts, järglast may still offer insight into the linguistic evolution of the Estonian language.

While järglast holds significant interest for linguists and historians, its practical usage is minimal in contemporary Estonian. When referring to items that follow in sequence, a more straightforward expression is generally employed, such as "arukonna järg" for describing days of the week or "peaaegu" for describing times slightly after the last mentioned.

Part of ethno-cultural research on Estonia includes observation of linguistic structures and their transformations. The use of järglast contributes to our understanding of how language responds to changes in everyday expression, providing context to the intricacies of Estonian linguistics. As an increasingly rare term, järglast mostly interests Estonian linguists and scholars engaged in etymology andoria.