käftarna

Käftarna is a Swedish toponym meaning "the jaws" and is used to describe coastal rock formations that resemble a jaw-like shape. The term functions as a descriptive name rather than referring to a single fixed site, so it can be applied to multiple locations along the Swedish coastline. In local maps, hiking guides, and nautical charts, Käftarna may be used to denote a particular pair of rock outcrops or a notable coastal feature that stands out for its silhouette or eroded gullies.

Etymology and usage

The word comes from käft, meaning "jaw" in Swedish, with the definite plural form käftarna becoming Käftarna in toponymic usage. The name stems from visual likenesses observed by observers along shores or from vantage points at sea. Because coastal landscapes vary, different stretches of coast may each have their own feature labeled Käftarna in regional discourse, signage, or informal references.

Geographic distribution

Käftarna is not tied to a single, globally recognized site. Instead, it represents a descriptive label that appears in multiple places where rock formations meet the sea in a way that evokes jaws. Its exact location is typically defined by local authorities, map creators, and regional communities and can differ from one coastal area to another.