Folkets

Folkets is the genitive form of the noun folk in Swedish, Norwegian and Danish, meaning “the people” or “the people’s.” The word originates in the common Germanic root for “people,” and in these languages it is used to form phrases and names that attribute ownership, affiliation, or solidarity with the general population.

Common uses include the names of cultural and social institutions, especially those historically associated with popular or workers’ movements. In Swedish and Norwegian contexts the compound Folkets Hus or Folkets Biograf denotes facilities built for communal use by the people, while organizations like Folkets Bio operate as cinema networks.

In political and social discourse, the phrase folkets rights or folkets voices is used to denote rights and representation belonging to the population at large. The term carries a connotation of accessibility and democratic participation, reflecting its association with collective public life.

Because of its association with the public and the common people, folkets appears frequently in slogans, publications and institutions that aim to emphasize democracy, inclusivity and involvement of ordinary citizens.