Izhod

Izhod is a Slovene noun meaning exit or way out. It designates a route or opening that leads outside a space, such as a building or vehicle, and it can also be used metaphorically to refer to an escape from a situation. The word is masculine, with the plural form izhodi.

Etymology and forms: Izhod is formed from the prefix iz- meaning out and hod meaning to go or walk, tracing back to Proto-Slavic roots. It is contrasted with vhod, which means entrance. Common compounds include požarni izhod (fire exit) and evakuacijski izhod (evacuation exit). In everyday usage, izhod refers to any exit point, while phrases like izhod iz stavbe specify a particular outward route.

Usage and context: In architecture, signage, and safety planning, izhod denotes the official exit paths and doors. It appears on emergency signs and in evacuation plans, where clear identification of all izhodi is required. In non-technical language, it can also describe a way out of a difficult situation, such as a personal or professional “exit.”

Related terms: Izhodišče means starting point or origin, and vhod means entrance, the opposite of izhod. The term is widely understood in Slovenian-speaking regions and is compatible with standard signage and formal writing.