järgsele

Järgsele is a term used in Estonian linguistics to describe a specific inflected form of the adjective järgne, meaning “following” or “subsequent.” The form functions as the allative (destination) variant of the attributive adjective and is used when the following noun is understood as the target or direction of movement in a sequence.

Formation and use: In Estonian, adjectives decline for case and number. Järgsele is formed when the adjective attaches to a noun in the allative case, typically preceding the noun in a noun phrase that indicates direction toward the next item, step, or section. It is most often found in formal writing, manuals, or enumerated descriptions rather than in everyday speech.

Morphology and equivalence: The exact stem changes depend on phonological context, but järgsele is recognized as the standard allative form conveying the sense “toward the following.” It is distinct from non-directional forms such as järgnev (nominative) or järgse (genitive) and from phrases that use a separate determiner to convey sequence.

Usage notes: Because Estonian syntax can be flexible, järgsele may appear with different nouns and may interact with other inflectional endings. When translating, it is often rendered as “to the following” or “to the next” depending on context.

See also: Estonian grammar; allative case; adjective declension; sequential numbering.