This is the 988th most frequent Estonian word.
juhuks
"For the case" or "in case."
'Juhuks' conveys cautionary preparation for a possible event.
Pane lilled päikese eest varju, juhuks kui ilm läheb väga kuumaks.
Put the flowers in the shade in case the weather gets very hot.
Here, 'juhuks' sets up a hypothetical situation for an event.
Ma helistan sulle hiljem, juhuks kui sa oled hõivatud praegu.
I will call you later in case you're busy right now.
The word 'juhuks' here introduces a conditional scenario that is being prepared for.