Samanlagt

Samanlagt is a Scandinavian term used primarily as an adjective or adverb meaning “in total” or “overall,” referring to the sum of several parts. It is used to indicate an aggregate value across multiple components, periods, or events.

In statistics and reporting, samanlagt describes the combined total of a set of observations or measurements. In sports, especially stage or multi-day events, it denotes the overall result: for example, samanlagt tid (total time) or samanlagt poengsum (total points). Standings in such competitions are often presented with a separate samanlagt or overall column.

Etymology and variants: the word is formed from elements meaning “together” and “laid,” reflecting the idea of something laid together. Cognates exist in Swedish (sammanlagt) and Danish (sammenlagt), with Norwegian usage following its own spelling while retaining the same core meaning.

Usage notes: samanlagt is distinct from phrases like til sammen, which also convey “in total” but without necessarily implying a single aggregated value across multiple parts. In finance or reporting, samanlagt can describe cumulative totals over a defined period or across categories, providing a single figure that sums all components.