Fitte

Fitte is a vulgar slang term for the female external genitalia used in several Scandinavian languages. In Danish and Norwegian, it functions as crude informal language and is generally considered inappropriate in formal speech, education, or professional writing. In Swedish, a closely related vulgar form is fitta, which shares similar connotations and usage patterns; such terms are part of informal or taboo speech and can provoke offense if used toward a person.

Etymology of fitte is not clearly established. It is often grouped with other ancient Germanic slang terms referencing female anatomy, and cognates appear across the Scandinavian language area. Because of its vulgar nature, the term is typically encountered in jokes, erotic contexts, or confrontational speech, and is frequently avoided in formal texts and media.

Cultural and social notes: Reactions to the term vary by audience, age, and setting. In many contexts, its use signals rough speech, challenge to norms, or attempts at comedic effect. Language learners are advised to avoid it in polite conversation and academic writing, and to rely on neutral terms such as vagina or vulva in appropriate settings.