How to pronounce SAMLA, and what it means

SAMLA is the name of an IKEA plastic storage box. Here is how Swedes say it, and what the name means.
Swedish word
SAMLA
SAHM-lah
Product
Plastic storage box
Meaning
"To collect" or "to gather".

How to say SAMLA

Say SAHM-lah, stressing the syllable in capitals. The Listen button reads it with your device's Swedish voice.

Our guide to Swedish pronunciation explains these sounds in more detail, and the Swedish keyboard lets you type å, ä and ö.

Why it is called SAMLA

Many IKEA names are ordinary Swedish words, often ones that hint at what the product does or how it feels. IKEA's rule is that a name must be a real word.

Want to know more Swedish words like this one? Look them up in our free Swedish dictionary.

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