tulekul
Tulekul is an Estonian adjective meaning forthcoming, upcoming, or imminent. It is used to describe events, periods, or developments that are expected to occur in the near future. The term is most common in formal writing, journalism, and planning documents, where it signals that a phase or event is approaching. In everyday speech, speakers may rely on synonyms such as peagi or kavas for a more colloquial tone, but tulekul remains the standard choice in contexts requiring a precise or formal register.
Etymology and form: Tulekul is derived from the verb tulema, “to come,” with a suffix construction that
Usage notes: Tulekul can function as a predicative or attributive adjective describing upcoming phenomena, time periods,
Relation to other terms: Closest everyday equivalents are words meaning “soon” or “in the works,” such as