Köttet

Köttet is the definite form of the Swedish noun kött, meaning “the meat.” The word kött refers to edible animal flesh in general, and köttet is used when the meat in question has already been identified in conversation or text.

Linguistically, kött is related to the Norwegian kjøtt and Danish kød, all descended from a common Germanic root for flesh or meat. In Swedish, the definite singular is formed with the suffix -et, yielding köttet.

Usage is common in culinary contexts, menus, recipes, and nutritional discussions. Examples include nötkött (beef), fläskkött (pork), and fågelkött (poultry). Phrases such as “köttet är färskt” (the meat is fresh) illustrate the term in ordinary speech.

Other uses: As a common noun, köttet can appear in titles or branding when referring to meat-related themes, but there is no single widely recognized work or organization named simply “Köttet.” In such cases the capitalization may indicate a proper noun or project name rather than the general term.