skiljer

Skiljer is a Swedish verb in the present tense meaning to separate, distinguish, or differ. The infinitive is skilja, and skiljer is used for third-person singular and in most present-tense forms. It can be used transitively to separate one thing from another (skilja något från något) or intransitively to indicate a difference or distinction (det skiljer sig mellan två alternativ).

The word originates from Old Norse skilja, itself from Proto-Germanic roots, with cognates in other Scandinavian languages such as Danish skille and Norwegian skille. The core sense is to create a distinction or to separate elements, whether physically, conceptually, or in evaluation.

Common usages include:

- skilja mellan: to distinguish between

- skilja något från något: to separate something from something

- skilja sig: to differ or vary

- skiljer sig åt: it differs markedly

Examples:

- Priserna skiljer sig mellan de två butikerna. (The prices differ between the two stores.)

- Det skiljer sig mycket mellan regionerna i landet. (There are notable differences between the regions.)

- Företaget kan skilja ut de mest lönsamma kunderna. (The company can single out its most profitable customers.)

In Swedish, skiljer is a versatile verb used in everyday speech and formal writing to express separation, differentiation, and variation across items, groups, or times.