utgangen

Utgangen is the definite form of the Norwegian noun utgang, meaning an exit or egress—a way out of a room, building, or other space. In ordinary language and in technical contexts, utgangen refers to the specific exit being used or discussed. In architecture and safety signage, utgangen denotes the designated exit, and evacuation planning emphasizes keeping the utgangen accessible and unobstructed.

Etymology: Utgangen derives from Old Norse útganga, combining út (out) with ganga (going or path), with the definite suffix -en forming utgangen.

Usage: The term is common in signage and architectural descriptions. Phrases such as "Utgangen er merket" or "blokkere ikke utgangen" appear in safety instructions, and you may find references to a specific door as "nødutgangen" (emergency exit). In everyday speech, people say “utgangen” when pointing to the way out of a space.

In electronics and computing, utgang is also used to mean an output or output port of a device. Examples include "lydutgang" (audio output) and "HDMI-utgang" (HDMI output). When referring to a particular port, the definite form utgangen may be used, as in "HDMI-utgangen på baksiden av enheten."

See also: Utgang, emergency exit, evacuation routes.