järkude
Järkude is a term used in Estonian and related Finnic languages to refer collectively to people’s intellect. Literally translated as “minds” or “brains,” järkude is primarily found in informal speech and humor to denote individuals regarded as sharp, rational, or clever, or to describe a group characterized by intelligence. It functions as a plural collective noun and is typically metaphorical rather than a clinical or literal reference to the brain.
Etymology and sense: The root järk relates to mind, sense, or reason in colloquial usage, and the
Usage and connotations: In everyday Estonian, järkude is not common in formal registers. It tends to surface
See also: Estonian language, slang, cognitive and social terminology, idiomatic expressions.