endeuitgang

Endeuitgang is a rarely attested compound in Dutch that does not have a recognized definition in standard dictionaries. It is not common in contemporary written Dutch and is not listed as a standard term in major lexica. When encountered, it is usually interpreted as a nonce formation—either a stylistic coinage by an author or a typographical variant of another phrase.

If parsed as a compound of ende (an archaic or poetic form meaning “and” or “end”) and uitgang (exit), the intended sense would be “the final exit” or “the end exit,” a metaphorical notion rather than a fixed term. Because of its ambiguity, usage is uncertain and highly context-dependent. In practical terms, Dutch speakers would typically express the idea with e.g. einde (the end), uitgang (exit), or nooduitgang (emergency exit). In signage or architecture, standard terms are used: uitgang for exit, nooduitgang for emergency exit, and doodlopende straat for a dead-end street.

Given the lack of a standard meaning, endeuitgang is best treated as a potential nonce word rather than a defined concept. If it is used, authors should provide explicit definition to avoid confusion.

See also: einde; uitgang; nooduitgang; doodlopende straat.