järgsel

Järgsel is an Estonian adjective form meaning “the following” or “subsequent,” used to refer to a period or event that comes after something previously mentioned. It appears most often in written Estonian and in formal contexts, such as official documents, news reports, and academic writing.

Common usage is with time expressions, especially those indicating the near future or a subsequent phase. Examples include and are not exclusive to: järgsel aastal (in the following year), järgsel nädalal (in the following week), and järgsel päeval (on the following day). In everyday speech, speakers may prefer simpler options like järgmine (the next), but järgsel remains productive in more formal language.

Etymology and relation to related forms: The form derives from the root järg-, meaning “following” or “subsequent,” and is used in combination with time-denoting nouns to produce a time-adjunct. It is related to other Estonian forms such as järgnev (the following) and järglane (successor), though järglane is a noun with a distinct meaning.

Usage notes: Järgsel is not typically used to refer to people; for indicating a successor or a person who follows in a position, järglane is the appropriate term. The word is part of standard Estonian, with the most common examples appearing in written or formal contexts.

See also: järgnev, järgmine, järglane, Estonian language.