Skiftbar
Skiftbar is an adjective used in Swedish to describe something that can be shifted, changed, or swapped. In technical, design, and manufacturing contexts, it often refers to parts, configurations, or interfaces that can be altered by exchanging components, adjusting settings, or reconfiguring the system without a complete redesign or replacement. The term emphasizes flexibility and modularity, rather than permanence.
Etymology and usage notes: Skiftbar is formed from skift (shift, change) plus the suffix -bar, meaning capable
Domains and examples: In product design and engineering, skiftbar often appears in descriptions of modular components,
See also: modularity, configurability, swappable, replaceable, plug-and-play.
Note: In English-language writing, equivalents such as swappable, configurable, or modular are commonly used. Skiftbar is