hålet

Hålet is a Swedish term meaning "the hole." In geographic and toponymic use, it is commonly applied as a descriptive name for natural openings such as caves, pits, or openings in rock, and it is also used as a place name for small localities in Swedish-speaking areas. Because the name describes a feature rather than designating a single entity, there are multiple places or features that may be called Hölet or Holet depending on local pronunciation and spelling, with the definite form becoming Hölet in some cases and Hölet in others. As a result, there is no single universally recognized place known simply as Hölet; instead, several localities or natural features across municipalities may bear the name.

In addition to its geographic usage, Hölet appears in Swedish culture as a title in various works, including literature and film. In such contexts, the term is typically used metaphorically to evoke an opening, void, or hidden aspect rather than a specific physical feature. The precise reference depends on the regional and contextual usage.

Linguistically, Hölet is formed from the noun hål (hole) plus the definite article suffix -et, which is characteristic of definite noun forms in Swedish. The term thus functions both as a common descriptive noun and as a proper place name in different local contexts.

See also: hål, hole, toponym, Swedish place names.