sammenfalle

Sammenfalle is a Norwegian verb meaning to coincide, correspond, or occur at the same time, and also to fit together in meaning. It can describe events that happen simultaneously, facts that agree with each other, or ideas that align logically. The phrase sammenfalle med is used to indicate that something coincides with something else. The noun sammenfall denotes a coincidence or concurrence.

Etymology and sense: The term is formed from sammen, meaning together, and falle, meaning to fall, conveying the image of things “falling together” in time or in meaning. It is commonly used in Norwegian Bokmål to describe temporal or logical alignment.

Usage and examples: The expression is typical in formal and written Norwegian, including journalism, history, science, and analysis, where precise alignment of events or data is described. Examples: Begivenhetene sammenfaller med den planlagte lanseringen. Tallene i undersøkelsen sammenfaller med de forventede tallene. Datoen sammenfaller med nasjonaldagen. In a broader sense, the term can describe theories or statements that correspond with each other or with observed reality.

Synonyms and related terms: Related verbs include samsvare and stemme overens, which convey similarity or agreement. The noun sammenfall is used for a coincidence or concurrence, while related concepts include samsvar and overensstemmelse in discussions of alignment or conformity.

Notes: Sammenfalle is primarily used in Norwegian contexts to discuss events, data, or ideas that align or occur together. Its usage is straightforward in descriptive and analytical writing, making it a common term in academic and professional Norwegian.