Väljumised

Väljumised is a plural Estonian noun meaning the acts or points of exiting from a place, system, or situation. The base noun is väljumine, and the suffix -ised marks plurality. The term is used in several domains to denote exits, departures, or outflows, including physical passages, routes, or process withdrawals.

In architecture and safety, väljumised refer to exits from buildings or facilities, such as emergency exits and escape routes. They are typically marked with signage and must be accessible, unobstructed, and adequately lit. Regulations often specify minimum width, illumination, and clear pathways to ensure safe evacuation.

In transportation, väljumised describe exit points from vehicles, platforms, or road networks—such as highway exits or off-ramps. Design considerations include visibility, traffic control, and safe merging with through traffic.

In economics or statistics, väljumised can denote departures or outflows from a region, system, or stock of resources, for example people leaving an area, capital outflows, or drainage from a reservoir. The term tends to be context-dependent, with precise meanings defined by the field of study.

Etymology: the word derives from the verb väljumine (“to exit”) with the plural suffix -ised. See alsoväljumine (singular, “exit”) and sisenemine (entry).