jakten

Jakten is the Swedish noun meaning "the hunt" and is commonly used to describe the activity of pursuing wildlife for food, population management, or sport. The base form jakt refers to hunting in general, while jakten is the definite form used when speaking of a specific hunt. The related verb is jaga (to hunt), and related terms include jägare (hunter), jaktutrustning (hunting equipment), and jakthund (hunting dog). In regulatory contexts, jakten is discussed alongside licenses, seasons, and wildlife management, with practices governed by national and regional regulations intended to balance animal welfare, conservation, and recreational use.

The concept also appears in figurative language, for example jakten på sanningen (the pursuit of truth) or jakten efter mod (the search for courage). In Swedish culture, jakten has a long-standing presence in folklore and rural life and persists as a social activity in hunting communities, with traditions, etiquette, and safety norms playing important roles.

In media and popular culture, Jakten has been used as a title for films, books, and television programs, typically conveying themes of pursuit, investigation, or quest. The word is widely recognized in Nordic contexts as a concise expression of pursuit and can carry both practical and metaphorical meanings depending on context.