hullet

Hullet is a noun used in Danish and Norwegian to mean “the hole” or “the opening.” It functions as the definite form of the base noun hul (Danish) or hull/hull-like forms found in Norwegian, and it appears in many everyday contexts to describe cavities, gaps, or openings in walls, ground, or landscapes. In Danish and Norwegian alike, hullet marks a definite reference, as in phrases describing a specific hole or opening.

Etymology and cognates: The word stems from older Germanic roots for a hole or hollow. Cognate forms appear in related Scandinavian languages, with variations such as hole-based words and their definite forms. In Swedish, a closely related term is ofta hål/hålet, reflecting similar origins and usage across the region.

Usage: Hullet is used across domains, including architecture, geology, and geography, to denote a particular hole, cavity, or opening. It also appears in descriptive expressions about natural features, man-made cavities, or gaps in structures. The term is not restricted to technical language and can be found in everyday speech, literature, and translated works that involve holes or openings.

Toponymy and onomastics: The definite form hullet sometimes appears in regional place names and geographic descriptors in Scandinavian areas, typically where a physical hole, cave, or hollow is a notable feature. It may also appear as a surname or part of compound place names in local contexts.

See also: hål, hul, hole, hole in language studies.