afgangen

Afgangen is the Dutch plural noun formed from the singular afgang, meaning departure, exit, or the act of leaving a place. The term is most commonly used in transportation and travel contexts but can refer more broadly to any departure.

In timetables and travel information, afgangen indicates the scheduled departures of services such as trains, buses, and flights. Examples: "De afgangen van de trein zijn vandaag vertraagd" and "Op het bord staan alle afgangen." In broader usage, it can describe the act of leaving a location or starting a journey.

Etymology: afgangen is a compound formed from af- (away) and gaan (to go). It is a standard Dutch term with cognates in related Germanic languages that express the notion of departure.

See also: afgang (singular), vertrek, aankomst, dienstregeling.