samtlig

samtlig (Swedish adjective)

Definition:
"Samtlig" means all or entire. It is used to refer to the whole group or every single member of a set without exception.

Usage:
It often precedes a noun to emphasize that it includes everyone or everything mentioned.

Example:

• Samtlig personal var närvarande.
  (All staff were present.)

Synonyms:

• alla – means “all” too, but "alla" is more common in everyday speech, while "samtlig" is somewhat more formal or written.
• hela – "whole," focusing more on the entirety of something rather than all members.

Difference:

• "Samtlig" strongly emphasizes the inclusion of every single member/item in the group.
• "Alla" is the standard word for "all" but can be less formal.
• "Hela" refers to the wholeness/entirety of something, often used for singular nouns.

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Summary:
"Samtlig" = all / every single one (formal)
Use it to stress that no exceptions apply within the set.