skivorna

Skivorna is the definite plural form of the Swedish noun skiva, meaning disc, plate, or slice. The term denotes flat, round objects and its exact meaning depends on context. In culinary language, skivorna refers to slices of food—bread, cheese, or meat—so that skivorna means the slices in general.

In media and technology, skivor most commonly denotes discs: vinyl records (vinylskivor), compact discs (CD-skivor), or DVDs. The plural definite form skivorna is used in sentences like "Skivorna ligger i lådan" (the records are in the box) or "Jag köpte två skivor" (I bought two discs).

Beyond audio and video discs, skiva can also refer to other flat circular objects, such as decorative discs or components in machinery. In Swedish, the word adapts to various domains, with context guiding whether it means a food slice or a physical disc.

Culturally, vinyl records known as skivor have had a notable presence in Sweden, and there is an ongoing interest and revival of vinyl in recent decades. The term skivorna remains common in catalogs, stores, and media discussions about physical formats, even as streaming and digital formats have grown.

See also: vinyl record, compact disc, DVD, music formats.