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noun

en jakt

hunt

Att leta efter och försöka fånga eller döda djur i naturen.

Definition & meaning

The Swedish word jakt primarily refers to the act of hunting, where a person pursues and captures or kills wild animals for food, sport, or pest control.

Beyond the literal meaning of hunting animals, the word is also used in a figurative sense to describe the pursuit or chase of something abstract. For example, one can talk about the "hunt" for success, money, or a new job. It can also refer to a specific type of military or sporting pursuit, such as a "fighter plane" (jaktplan).

Grammar & Word origin

Jakt is a common gender noun (en-word).

  • Indefinite singular: en jakt
  • Definite singular: jakten
  • Indefinite plural: jakter
  • Definite plural: jakterna

The word originates from the Middle Low German word jacht, which is related to the verb jaga (to hunt or chase). The etymology is linked to the idea of driving or pushing something forward.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Jakande (when referring to the pursuit of something)
  • Jaktmark (referring specifically to hunting grounds)
  • Förföljelse (persecution or pursuit)
  • Sökande (searching/seeking)

Antonyms:

  • Flykt (escape or flight; while not a direct antonym, it represents the opposite side of the hunting dynamic)
  • Vila (rest, as an opposite to the active state of hunting)

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Examples

Emma går på jakt med sin hund.noun

Emma goes on a hunt with her dog.

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