sammanfålla

Sammanfålla is a Swedish verb that denotes bringing together or joining parts into a single unit. In textile contexts it specifically refers to joining fabric pieces by hemming their edges, i.e., finishing a seam. More broadly, it can describe assembling disparate components into a coherent whole, though in everyday Swedish this sense is typically expressed with other verbs such as sammanfoga or sammanlänka.

Etymology: the word is formed from samman- meaning “together” and fålla meaning “to hem” or “to edge.” The term historically described fastening edges to create a joined piece and has since acquired a more general, sometimes technical undertone in discussions of construction or manufacturing.

Usage: sammanfålla is relatively rare in modern everyday language and appears mainly in older texts, sewing manuals, or specialized technical descriptions. When communicating with contemporary audiences, writers often use sammanfoga, sammanlänka, eller slå ihop for the general sense of joining, or refer to specific sewing actions with fålla in combination with related terms.

See also: sammanfoga, sammanlänka, fålla, sömnad.

Note: Because the term is uncommon outside specific contexts, it may not be widely recognized by all Swedish speakers. In most modern contexts, more common synonyms are preferred for clarity.