Úttak

Úttak is an Icelandic noun formed from út- meaning “out” and taka meaning “to take.” In standard usage it denotes removal or exclusion from a larger whole, and its precise sense varies by context.

In financial terminology, úttak refers to the act of withdrawing money from a bank account, such as an ATM withdrawal or a manual withdrawal from an account. It appears in statements, records, and discussions of funds available or restrictions on withdrawals.

In publishing and media, úttak is used to describe an outtake or unused portion of a recording, interview, or manuscript. Such material is separated from the final product but may be retained for archival, editing, or promotional purposes.

In technical or data contexts, úttak can indicate the extraction or removal of data or components from a system. This usage is more specialized and commonly found in documentation or professional discourse related to data handling, software, or engineering.

Etymology and usage notes: The term is built from a productive Icelandic prefix and verb, aligning with related compounds that express “taking out” or “extracting.” While widely understood in Icelandic, úttak is more likely to be encountered in domain-specific texts than in everyday conversation.

See also: withdrawal, outtake, extraction, Icelandic vocabulary.