afgangur
Afgangur is an Icelandic noun meaning the act of leaving, departing, or withdrawing from a place, institution, or situation. It can refer to a person’s physical exit from a location as well as to a withdrawal from a role, group, or activity. The term is neutral in tone and is used in formal, journalistic, and general writing to describe departures without specifying the exact nature of the departure.
Etymology and form: The word is built from the prefix af- meaning away from and gangur meaning
Usage and contexts: Afgangur is often employed in contexts such as departure from a country (afgangur úr
Related terms and nuance: While afgangur is a general and versatile term, Icelandic also has more specific
Overview: Afgangur serves as a concise, neutral label for departures in Icelandic, suitable for dictionaries, encyclopedic