zväzky

Zväzky is the plural form of the Slovak noun zväzok. The most common meaning is a bundle or tied group of objects kept together, such as papers, cables, or other materials. In everyday use, a zväzok denotes a neatly bound or tied collection rather than a loose pile.

In archival, administrative, and logistical contexts, zväzky function as defined units of storage or handling. A zväzok of documents may be bound with a string or band and labeled for cataloging. The term can also appear in descriptions of sets of records in libraries or offices, where the items are kept as a single, organized unit.

Etymology and related forms: The word derives from zväz-, meaning to bind or tie, with the suffix -ok forming a small bundle or unit. The plural is zväzky; the singular is zväzok. Related Slavic terms appear in other languages, such as Czech svazek, with cognate meanings referring to a bound collection or bundle.

Note on usage: zväzky is primarily a concrete noun describing physical bundles. It is distinct from zväz, which in Slovak more commonly means an association or federation, a different sense not intended for the plural zväzky. In some contexts, historical or technical texts may use zväzky to refer to grouped documents or materials within a larger archive.