skriftliga

Skriftliga is a Swedish adjective meaning written, used to describe things that exist in written form rather than oral. It is commonly used for documents, statements, or requirements that are produced in writing, such as reports, answers, or sources.

In grammar, skriftliga is the form used with plural nouns. Examples include skriftliga källor (written sources), de skriftliga svaren (the written answers), and skriftliga uppgifter (written assignments). For singular usage, the corresponding forms are skriftlig (en skriftlig uppgift) and skriftligt (ett skriftligt dokument). The term is frequent in bureaucratic, academic, legal, and everyday contexts when distinguishing written material from oral or spoken forms.

Usage and contexts: skriftsliga elements appear in education (skriftsliga uppgifter), law (skriftslig bevis or skriftligt dokument), research, and administration. The concept is often contrasted with muntlig (oral). In many settings, multiple components may be required, such as a skriftsikt or skriftlig in combination with oral assessments.

Etymology and related terms: skriftliga derives from skrift, meaning writing, with the suffix -lig indicating a characteristic. Cognates exist in other Scandinavian languages, including Norwegian skriftlig and Danish skriftlig, which share the same meaning.

Notes: While skriftliga is standard in modern Swedish, regional or institutional style guides may specify preferred formulations. The term is primarily a descriptive label for material that exists in written form.