teisipäev

Teisipäev is the Estonian name for Tuesday, the second day of the week. In Estonian calendars and everyday life, weeks are commonly considered to begin on Monday, which places teisipäev as the middle day of the working week.

Etymology: The word teisipäev derives from teine 'second' and päev 'day', effectively meaning "the second day." An older form that appears in some historical texts is teisepäev.

Usage and notes: In usage, teisipäev is used just like Tuesday in English. For example, "täna on teisipäev" means today is Tuesday. The day has no widely observed national holidays unique to it, though holidays and events may fall on teisipäev. In formal contexts, it may be numbered as weekday 2, with Monday as 1. Understanding teisipäev helps learners align with the Estonian calendar and plan activities.

See also: Esmaspäev; Kolmapäev; Neljapäev; Laupäev; Pühapäev; English equivalent: Tuesday.