German Conversation · Level 38
74 words
German word
sammeln
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzaml̩n/
Meaning
- verbcollect
Example
Ich sammle Briefmarken.
I collect stamps.
More examples
Im Praktikum kann man viele Erfahrungen sammeln.
During the internship, you can gain a lot of experience.
Core concept
A growing pile or store of separate things, means, or pieces of information brought together over time.
Common phrases
Erfahrungen sammeln
gain experience
Materialien sammeln
collect materials
Fotos sammeln
collect photos
Similar words
einsammeln: Gather items from several people or places into one group.
aufsammeln: Pick up scattered items from the floor or ground and bring them together.
aufbewahren: Keep valuable things in a safe place for later use.
zusammentragen: Gather information or materials from different sources into one whole.
Definition in German
Bewusst und über die Zeit Dinge, Mittel oder Informationen zusammentragen oder ansammeln.
Word origin
Sammeln descends from Old High German samalōn and is related to Germanic forms meaning 'together', fitting the sense of bringing separate things together.
Usage tips
- The verb normally takes an accusative object, while sich sammeln is a separate reflexive use meaning to regain composure or concentrate.