sammeln
Meaning and Usage
"sammeln" in German means "to collect" or "to gather". It is used when referring to gathering or collecting various items or things, such as stamps, coins, or donations, as well as collecting data or information.
Linguistic Analysis
"sammeln" is a verb. It is derived from the Middle High German word "sammeln" and is related to the Old High German word "sammalōn". The word doesn't have any prefixes or suffixes.
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "sammeln" is similar in meaning to the English word "to collect". Both words are used when referring to the action of gathering or assembling items.
Cultural Context
In German culture, "sammeln" is often associated with hobbies such as collecting stamps (Briefmarken sammeln), coins (Münzen sammeln), or postcards (Postkarten sammeln).
Example Sentences
- Ich sammle Briefmarken aus verschiedenen Ländern.
- Wir sammeln Geld für einen guten Zweck.
- Sie sammelt Informationen für ihre Forschungsarbeit.
Memory Tips
Associate "sammeln" with the English word "assemble" or "collect", and imagine gathering various items or information to help remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Sammlung (the collection)
- sammelbar (collectible)
- sammelwürdig (worth collecting)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich sammle (I collect)
- du sammelst (you collect)
- er/sie/es sammelt (he/she/it collects)
- wir sammeln (we collect)
- ihr sammelt (you all collect)
- sie sammeln (they collect)