varorna

Varorna is a Swedish term that translates to the goods or merchandise. It is the definite plural form of the noun vara, which in Swedish denotes a tangible item that can be bought or sold. In everyday language, varorna refers to multiple items, while the plural indefinite varor means “goods.”

In economic and trade contexts, varor are tangible commodities with physical properties that can be produced, bought, sold, or traded. They are commonly contrasted with tjänster (services), which are intangible outputs. The study of varor often involves topics such as production, supply and demand, pricing, and distribution. Within classifications, varor can be broken down into consumer goods, producer goods or capital goods, and further into durable and non-durable categories, as well as raw materials and finished products.

Historically, varor has been a core concept in Swedish economic writing and law, reflecting how markets organize tangible items for exchange. The term appears in contracts, tariffs, and commercial literature, where attention is given to the flow of varor across borders and through supply chains. In contemporary usage, varorna remains common in retail, logistics, and economic analysis, serving as a concise reference to the tangible items that constitute trade.

Example: A store might display a wide range of varor, including clothing, electronics, and household goods. Translation notes: varorna is typically rendered as “the goods” or “the merchandise” in English.