Lähtuvaid

Lähtuvaid is an Estonian word form used as an adjective meaning “outgoing” or “departing.” It describes items or services that leave from a location, such as transportation routes, schedules, or travel notices. The form arises from the verb lähte- “to depart” and is commonly encountered in public information materials that distinguish outbound from inbound services.

In grammatical terms, lähtuvaid is the inflected form of the participial adjective stemming from lähtev-, and it is used with plural nouns in contexts referring to multiple outbound items. Its usage is particularly frequent in transport and logistics settings, where departures must be clearly separated from arrivals.

Practical contexts include transportation timetables, departure boards, and travel announcements. For example, headings or labels such as “Lähtuvad lennud” (outgoing flights) or “Lähtuvad rongid” (outgoing trains) appear in schedules to indicate services that are leaving the station or airport. This contrasts with inbound or arriving services, which are often marked with corresponding terms.

See also:

- inbound and outbound terminology

- Estonian grammar and participial adjectives

- travel and timetable language

Lähtuvaid reflects how Estonian marks directional service information in everyday public communication, contributing to clear navigation for travelers and logistical planning.