sammen

Sammen is a North Germanic word meaning "together" and is used in Danish and Norwegian. It functions mainly as an adverb but also appears in fixed phrases and in compounds that express joint action or unity.

In Danish the common form is "sammen"; in Norwegian Bokmål the form is also "sammen," while in Norwegian Nynorsk the corresponding form is "saman." The word is used similarly across these varieties to express togetherness, cooperation, or collective activity.

Etymology and cognates: sammen originates in the North Germanic language group and has cognates in related languages; it reflects a common idea of "together" that appears in multiple terms and phrases.

Usage: As an adverb it answers questions about manner or manner of action and is found in many everyday expressions. Examples: Danish: "Vi arbejder sammen om projektet." Norwegian Bokmål: "Vi arbeider sammen om prosjektet." Norwegian Nynorsk: "Vi arbeider saman om prosjektet." In compounds, it appears in forms that convey joint action or unity, occurring in phrases that denote cooperation, coordination, or shared effort.

In modern usage, sammen and its variant samn or saman remain common in speech and writing, especially in contexts involving collaboration, partnership, or collective activity. The word functions as both a standalone adverb and a productive element in compounds and phrasal expressions across Danish and Norwegian varieties.