östgående

Östgående is a Swedish term used as an adjective and, in some contexts, as a noun phrase, meaning "heading east" or "eastbound." It is commonly applied to transport directions, routes, or journeys that proceed toward the east. The opposite form is västgående, used for westbound movement. In everyday language österut is often used as an adverb meaning toward the east, while östgående is more technical and locational.

Etymology: The word combines öst (east) with gående (going), forming a compound that characterizes direction in a precise, travel-related sense. The construction is typical of Swedish directional terms formed from a cardinal direction and the verb participle for "going."

Contexts: In rail transport, "östgående tåg" denotes a train heading east. In shipping and maritime contexts, "östgående" might appear in schedules and route descriptions as "östgående färjelinje" or "östgående fartygsrutt," though phrasing varies by operator. In aviation or logistics, the term may appear on maps, timetables, or in operational notices to specify eastbound movements.

Usage notes: Östgående is primarily a formal, technical designation rather than a casual everyday descriptor. For general movement toward the east, Swedes more often use österut or eastbound translations in specific contexts.

Related terms: västgående (westbound), österut (toward the east), östlig (eastern).