djurens

Djurens is the genitive plural form of the Swedish noun djur (animal). It is used to indicate possession or association with animals, translating to “the animals’” or “of the animals” in English. The form is common in both formal and everyday language, and it appears frequently in discussions about animal welfare, ethics, and rights.

In Swedish, the genitive is typically formed by adding -s to the noun; for plural nouns this yields the form -ens, as in djurens. The word can introduce phrases that attribute qualities or rights to animals, for example djurens rätt (the rights of the animals) or djurens välfärd (animal welfare). It can also function at the start of a noun phrase when referring to something that belongs to or concerns animals.

Djurens is also used as part of proper names or campaign branding. The best-known instance in Sweden is the animal-rights organization Djurens Rätt, whose name uses the form capitalized as a proper noun. Outside of such names, the term remains a standard grammatical tool for discussing animal-related topics. In public discourse, it helps distinguish concerns that pertain to animals from those that concern humans or other beings, contributing to precise and concise expression in policy, law, and advocacy.