okviri

Okviri is the plural of okvir, a term used in Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, and Slovenian to denote a frame or enclosing structure. It designates both tangible frames—picture frames, mirrors, canvases, window frames, and door frames—and abstract constructs such as a legal framework (pravni okvir) or a conceptual framework (okvir koncepta). In information technology and data processing, the expression okvir podataka can be used to refer to a data frame, a unit of data organized in a sequence.

In practical terms, physical frames come in materials such as wood, plastic, metal, and composite materials. They are typically joined at corners with miter joints and finished with paint, veneer, or laminate. Picture frames vary in size, profile, and glazing; window and door frames define openings and influence weather sealing and insulation. The design can range from simple minimalism to ornate decorative styles, reflecting architectural periods and personal taste.

Metaphorically, okviri describe the boundaries, rules, and contexts within which actions occur, for example in legal or organizational frameworks. The term is also used to describe the "frame" of a situation or discussion, highlighting how surrounding structures shape interpretation and outcomes.