järgse

Järgse is a word in Estonian that functions as a form of the adjective meaning “following” or “subsequent.” It is used to indicate something that comes after a reference point in time or sequence, and it typically appears before a noun in a specific grammatical case.

In usage, järgse is common in written and formal Estonian, especially in time-related phrases and legal or administrative texts. It helps specify that the mentioned period or item is the one that follows a previously referenced period or item. For example, phrases like following day, following month, or following year appear with järgse before the noun in the appropriate case.

Examples of typical constructions include:

- järgse päeva jooksul — during the following day

- järgse kuu algusest — from the beginning of the following month

- järgse aasta jooksul — during the following year

Järgse is closely related to other Estonian expressions for “following” or “subsequent,” and speakers may choose between alternatives such as järgmine or järgnev depending on register and emphasis. While järgse is well established in standard usage, it is more prevalent in formal or written contexts than in casual spoken language, where simpler or more common phrases may be preferred.

See also:

- järgnev

- järgmine

- Estonian adjective inflection

Note: The exact inflection and variant forms can vary with noun gender, case, and number, so phrases should be checked in context to ensure grammatical correctness.