Tætsamlede

Tætsamlede is a Danish adjective meaning densely collected or closely assembled. It is formed from tæt, meaning close or dense, and samlede, the past participle of samle, meaning collected or assembled. The compound describes a collection, arrangement, or presentation that is compact and cohesive, whether in physical form or as a conceptual construct. The term can be applied to tangible arrangements (a tætsamlede samling of artifacts) as well as to abstract concepts (a tætsamlede set of data). In bibliographic, museological, design, and literary contexts, tætsamlede emphasizes curated density and unity rather than sheer size.

Usage in contemporary Danish tends toward stylistic or specialized contexts. Typical examples include describing exhibitions, editions, or anthologies where items are gathered with tight cohesion: for instance, en tætsamlede udstilling af fotografier, et tætsamlede udvalg af digte, or en tætsamlede edition of a text. The sense conveyed is one of intimacy, unity, and compact form.

Attestation and nuance: tætsamlede is not a common dictionary entry in standard Danish, and its use is relatively limited. In everyday language, speakers may prefer closer alternatives such as tæt sammensat (closely composed), kompakt (compact), or tæt udvalgt (closely curated), depending on the exact nuance desired.

See also: closely related noun forms and compounds that describe dense or curated collections, and broader terms for compact or curated presentations.