praegused

Praegused is an Estonian adjective in its plural form, meaning "present" or "current." It is derived from the adverb praegu ("now") with the adjectival suffix -ne, and is used to describe people, items, conditions or phenomena that exist or apply at the present time. As an adjective, it agrees in number and case with the noun it modifies; praegused is the nominative plural form.

In everyday usage, praegused appears in journalistic, administrative and conversational contexts: for example, to refer to current policies, present circumstances, or the members of a contemporary group. It can function as a substantive (a noun) when the context makes the referent clear, effectively meaning "the present ones" or "those who are current." The term is common in headlines, reports and academic discussions where contrast with past or future conditions is required.

Linguistically, praegused belongs to the Finnic branch of the Uralic language family and is part of a regular system of declension and agreement in Estonian grammar. Related forms include praegune (singular), praegust (partitive) and praegusel (adessive), among others. Equivalent expressions in other languages include English "current" or "present," Finnish "nykyiset," and Latvian "esošie."

Outside strict grammar, praegused may also appear as a title or name for exhibitions, projects or publications that emphasize contemporaneity; its precise meaning in such cases depends on context.