Sammenholdte

Sammenholdte is a Danish verb form derived from the verb sammenholde, which means to compare, align, or reconcile two or more elements. In Danish usage, sammenholde is applied when examining items side by side to assess similarities and differences, or when bringing statements, data, or sources into agreement. The sense can range from a straightforward comparative check to a reconciliation of information across sources.

Origin and form: The word is built from sammen (“together”) and holde (“to hold”), reflecting the idea of bringing elements into alignment. The form sammenholdte represents the simple past tense of the verb; it is used in narratives or reporting to describe completed actions of cross-checking or comparing.

Usage notes: In academic writing and journalism, researchers or editors might sammenholde data from multiple sources to verify consistency. The phrase is common in Danish contexts involving cross-checking, data validation, or harmonizing information. The related noun sammenhold means cohesion or solidarity within a group and is widely used in social and political discourse, for example in discussions of national sammenhold.

Examples: Forskeren sammenholdte dataene fra de fem kilder. Rapporten sammenholdte udsagnene med offentlig statistik for at identificere uoverensstemmelser. The noun usage: nationalt sammenhold refers to a sense of social or national cohesion.