våningsnivå

A våningsnivå, often translated as "floor level" or "story," refers to a distinct horizontal plane within a building that is designated for occupancy or use. In common parlance, it represents a single level of a structure. The term is particularly prevalent in Scandinavian languages.

Buildings are typically divided into multiple våningsnivåer, starting from the ground floor, which is commonly referred to as the bottenvåning or ground floor. Subsequent levels above the ground floor are numbered sequentially, such as våning 1, våning 2, and so on, or referred to by descriptive terms like övervåning (upper floor) or vind (attic). Levels below ground are often designated as källare (basement). The number of våningsnivåer a building possesses is a key characteristic that defines its scale and capacity. Different våningsnivåer can serve various purposes, including residential apartments, office spaces, retail areas, or storage. The design and arrangement of våningsnivåer are fundamental aspects of architectural planning and building construction.