collect
to collect
verb
Meaning: to collect
Ich sammle Briefmarken.
I collect stamps.
Meaning: to gather
Wir sammeln uns vor dem Konzert.
We gather in front of the concert.
Meaning: to accumulate
Er sammelt viel Wissen über Geschichte.
He accumulates a lot of knowledge about history.
Meaning: to amass
Sie sammelt Geld für wohltätige Zwecke.
She amasses money for charitable purposes.
Meaning: to harvest
Die Bauern sammeln die Ernte ein.
The farmers harvest the crops.
A1: Ich sammle Briefmarken.
A1: I collect stamps.
A1: Wir sammeln Geld für wohltätige Zwecke.
A1: We collect money for charitable purposes.
A2: Er sammelt gerne Muscheln am Strand.
A2: He enjoys collecting seashells at the beach.
B1: Meine Schwester hat viele Bücher gesammelt.
B1: My sister has collected many books.
B1: Die Kinder werden Spielzeug für bedürftige Kinder sammeln.
B1: The children will collect toys for needy children.
B2: Ich habe gestern Münzen aus verschiedenen Ländern gesammelt.
B2: Yesterday, I collected coins from different countries.
C1: Seit Jahren sammle ich Kunstwerke von aufstrebenden Künstlern.
C1: For years, I have been collecting artworks from emerging artists.
C1: Der Verein hat Spenden für die Opfer des Erdbebens gesammelt.
C1: The association collected donations for the victims of the earthquake.
C2: Wenn ich Zeit habe, werde ich Informationen über historische Ereignisse sammeln.
C2: When I have time, I will gather information about historical events.
The German verb 'sammeln' means 'to collect' in English. It is a versatile verb that can be used to describe the act of gathering or accumulating things.
When used with objects, 'sammeln' refers to the action of bringing together various items or objects into a single group or collection. This can include collecting items such as stamps, coins, books, or any other type of collectible.
In a broader sense, 'sammeln' can also be used figuratively to describe the act of gathering or accumulating information, knowledge, or experiences. For example, someone might say 'Ich sammle Erfahrungen' (I am collecting experiences) to express their desire to gain diverse life experiences.