sammanbunden

Sammanbunden is a Swedish adjective meaning bound together or closely joined, either physically or metaphorically. It can describe objects that are attached or tied, as well as social groups, systems, or concepts that are cohesive or interlinked. The term is common in everyday language and in technical writing when emphasizing unity, integration, or interdependence.

Etymology and form

The word is formed from the prefix samman- meaning together and the verb binda meaning to bind. As an adjective, sammanbunden typically agrees with the noun it modifies, with variations for number and definiteness similar to other Swedish adjectives. The related noun forms include sammanbindning (binding, linkage) and sammanbindande (binding, binding-related).

Usage and contexts

In physical contexts, sammanbunden can describe items that are physically tied or connected, such as a bundle or a linked set. In social and organizational contexts, it is used to convey cohesion and unity, for example a sammanbunden grupp (a cohesive group) or a sammanbundet nätverk (a connected network). In discourse and analysis, the term signals that parts are interdependent or function as a unified whole, rather than as isolated elements.

Related terms

Synonyms include sammanlänkad, förenad, and sammanförd, depending on nuance. Antonyms would be fristående or split-separated variations. The term is cognate with Danish sammenbundet and Norwegian sammenbundet, reflecting shared Scandinavian roots.

See also

sammanlänkad, sammanbindning, sammanbindande, bindning.