avgående

Avgående is a Swedish word that translates to "departing," "outgoing," or "leaving." It is commonly used in various contexts to describe something or someone that is in the process of leaving or has recently left a particular position, place, or state.

In professional settings, "avgående" can refer to a person who is leaving a job or a role. For example, an "avgående chef" would be a manager who is stepping down or has recently resigned. Similarly, "avgående styrelse" refers to a board of directors whose term is ending. The term emphasizes the transition and the handover of responsibilities.

The word is also used geographically to indicate a departure point or direction. For instance, "avgående tåg" means a departing train, indicating the train that is about to leave the station or is on its way out. In a similar vein, "avgående post" refers to outgoing mail.

Figuratively, "avgående" can describe a situation or a phase that is coming to an end. For example, one might speak of "avgående år" to refer to the year that is concluding. It signifies the cessation of a current state and the anticipation of a new one. The core meaning of "avgående" is always related to movement away from a point or a state of being.