German word

zusammentragen

Pronunciation

IPA/tsuˈzamənˌtʁaːgən/

Meaning

  • verbgather

Example

Ich trage alle Belege zusammen.

I am gathering all the evidence.

Illustration for zusammentragen (gather)

More examples

Wir tragen die notwendigen Materialien zusammen.

We are gathering the necessary materials.

Core concept

Information or items brought from different places into one well-organized collection.

Common phrases

  • Belege zusammentragen

    gather evidence

  • Materialien zusammentragen

    gather materials

  • Ergebnisse zusammentragen

    compile results

Similar words

sammeln: Gather items found in separate places or at separate times.
zusammenstellen: Put the required elements together in a single set or list.
beschaffen: Secure needed items or information through outside sources.
erheben: Collect data or opinions in a planned way and record them.

Definition in German

Informationen oder Dinge sammeln und an einem Punkt ordnen, so dass sie übersichtlich vorliegen.

Word origin

The separable verb combines zusammen, meaning 'together', with tragen, meaning 'carry', and developed from the idea of carrying things together.

Usage tips

  • In a main clause, the prefix separates: 'Ich trage alle Belege zusammen'; in a subordinate clause, it stays attached: '..., dass ich alle Belege zusammentrage'.

Other meanings

  • collectverb
  • compileverb

Opposites

Related words

  • das Zusammentragengatheringnoun

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