Kiút

Kiút is a Hungarian noun meaning “a way out” or “an escape.” It refers to a route or method by which someone or something leaves a place or a problematic situation. The term can denote a physical exit from a building or area, as well as a metaphorical solution to a difficult circumstance.

Etymology and form: Kiút is a compound of ki-, meaning out, and út, meaning road or way. It is used both in everyday language and in more formal or literary contexts to convey the concept of leaving, escaping, or resolving a predicament.

Usage: In practical terms, kiút describes finding relief or an exit from trouble, such as a plan that provides an escape from debt or danger. Common phrases include keresni a kiutat (to look for a way out) and kiutat találni a helyzetből (to find a way out of the situation). In journalism and literature, kiút is often employed metaphorically to discuss solutions to social, political, or economic crises.

As a broader cultural term, kiút may appear as a title or thematic element in Hungarian media and art, reflecting themes of release, change, or reform. Its meaning remains context-dependent, shifting between concrete exits and abstract resolutions.

See also: exit, escape, way, solution, ki- prefix, út.