tõrget

Tõrget is an Estonian noun meaning obstacle or barrier. It refers to anything that blocks movement or progress, from physical obstructions in a path to intangible impediments such as bureaucratic delays, technical difficulties, or resource shortages.

The term is used across many domains. In everyday language it can describe obstacles encountered during travel, construction projects, or problem solving. In sports or navigation, a tõrge can denote a hurdle or barrier on a course. In planning and management contexts, it highlights impediments that must be overcome to reach a goal.

Tõrget can be used for both concrete and abstract barriers, making it a flexible descriptor for hindrances of various kinds. It is often paired with related terms such as takistus or barjäär to convey similar ideas of obstruction. The word is native to Estonian, and while its exact grammatical form changes with case, its core meaning remains consistent: a blocking element that complicates or delays progress.

See also: takistus, barjäär, probleem, piirang.