Inkomend

Inkomend is a Dutch adjective meaning “coming in” or “arriving.” It is used to describe items, signals, or flows that originate outside a system or are received rather than sent. The term is common in telecommunications, information technology, logistics, and administration. It contrasts with uitgaand, meaning “outgoing,” which refers to traffic or items leaving a system.

Etymology and form: inkomend is formed from the prefix in- (toward, into) and komend (coming), a present participle of komen (to come). It functions as a modifier that typically precedes a noun in Dutch phrases.

Usage and examples: inkomend typically accompanies a noun to specify what is arriving. Examples include inkomend bericht (incoming message), inkomende post (incoming mail), inkomende telefoongesprekken (incoming phone calls), and inkomend verkeer (inbound traffic). It can also describe a state, as in een inkomende verbinding (an incoming connection).

In information technology and networking, inkomend verkeer refers to data that enters a network from external sources, as opposed to uitgaand verkeer, which leaves the network. In logistics, inkomende zendingen are shipments arriving at a facility; in event planning, inkomende deelnemers are attendees who are arriving.

See also: uitgaand, inbound versus outbound concepts, and domain-specific glossaries for precise definitions. The term is widely understood in Dutch technical and administrative contexts, with nuances varying by field.