lühiaegselt

Lühiaegselt is an Estonian adverb that translates to "shortly," "briefly," or "temporarily" in English. It is used to describe an action or state that lasts for a limited duration. The adverb is formed by combining the adjective "lühike" (short) with the suffix "-aegselt" (meaning "time-wise" or "during a period").

For example, one might say "Kohtume lühiaegselt" which means "We will meet shortly" or "See on lühiaegselt avatud" meaning "It is open temporarily." The word emphasizes the transient nature of the event or situation. It can be applied to a wide range of contexts, from describing a quick meeting to a temporary closure of a facility. Understanding "lühiaegselt" is key to comprehending temporal descriptions in the Estonian language, indicating a lack of permanence or a brief period of existence.