Utgångarna

Utgångarna is the definite plural form of the Swedish noun utgång, which refers to exits or outlets. The term is used across different contexts to describe points of departure, escape, or discharge from a space, system, or device. As a general concept, utgången denotes a way out or an opening that allows movement from one area to another or the release of something from a container or channel.

Common meanings include: physical exits from buildings or rooms, such as doors or gates; outlets or vents through which air, liquid, or gas can escape; and output ports or channels in technological or mechanical systems. In architecture and safety contexts, utgångarna are discussed in relation to clear labeling, accessibility, and emergency planning, with special terms like nödutgången (the emergency exit) appearing in signage and regulations.

In language use, utgångarna is typically found in descriptions of layouts, processes, or technical specifications. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to the outcomes or final points of procedures, though the more common term for outcomes is utfall. The plural form is everyday in both written and spoken Swedish when referring to more than one exit, outlet, or output.

Etymology traces utgång to ut- (out) and gång (going, path). The plural definite form utgångarna combines the stem with the definite plural ending, allowing reference to multiple exits or outlets in a concise way.