English–German

“collective” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔlɛˈktiːf/

Example

Wir brauchen eine kollektive Lösung.

We need a collective solution.

Illustration for kollektiv (collective)

How to say “collective” in German

“Collective” in German is kollektiv.

A whole group acts, decides, or has a quality with its members viewed together.

Full entry for kollektiv: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with kollektiv

Die Gewerkschaften führen kollektive Verhandlungen.

The trade unions conduct collective negotiations.

Tips for using kollektiv

  • As a noun, das Kollektiv is neuter and means a collective or group, so it is capitalized in German.

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