samle

Samle is a common verb in Danish and Norwegian meaning to bring together, to gather, or to assemble. It applies to both physical objects—such as stamps, coins, or tools—and abstract items such as information or data. The term is widely used in everyday language, hobby contexts, research, and logistics.

In Danish, examples include "at samle skrot" (to collect junk) and "at samle information" (to gather information). In Norwegian, phrases such as "å samle data" or "å samle inn" are standard ways to express the action. The verb is typically conjugated as a regular verb in these languages, with tense forms used to indicate completed or ongoing gathering.

Samle has cognates in other Germanic languages, reflecting a shared origin. Swedish uses "samla," German uses "sammeln," Dutch uses "verzamelen," all with similar meanings. The term also appears in compound forms and related nouns, such as "samlingspunkt" in Norwegian and Swedish meaning an assembly or meeting point, or "samling" meaning a collection or gathering.

See also: collection, gathering, data aggregation.