Lähtuv

Lähtuv is an Estonian adjective meaning "outgoing" or "departing." It describes something that leaves a source or is intended to be sent from a system, organization, or location. In everyday use it is common in administrative and logistical contexts to designate documents, messages, or traffic that are sent outward rather than received.

Etymology: Lähtuv is formed from a verb stem associated with departure, with the -uv suffix that marks a present participle or descriptive adjective in Estonian. The term is part of a productive pattern in Estonian where -uv adjectives describe ongoing or resultant states. Its antonym is sissetulev, meaning "incoming."

Usage: Lähtuv is used attributively before a noun, for example: lähtu kiri (outgoing letter), lähtu post (outgoing mail), lähtu sõnum (outgoing message). In information technology and logistics, it labels outbound data or traffic, such as a lähtuv ühendus (outbound connection) or lähtuv e-posti järjekord (outbound e-mail queue). The word is gender-neutral and follows standard Estonian inflection patterns.

Translations and related terms: In English, lä htuv is typically translated as "outgoing" or "outbound." It is commonly contrasted with sissetulev ("incoming") to distinguish directions of communication, mail, or traffic within organizations and systems.