Sammeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sammeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "gather", "collect" or "assemble".

Essential properties of "sammeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: sammeln
  • Simple past: sammelte
  • Participle: gesammelt

See full conjugation of sammeln

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "sammeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To gather or collect scattered items"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich sammle alte Münzen als Hobby.I collect old coins as a hobby.
  2. Die Kinder sammelten Blumen auf der Wiese.The children gathered flowers in the meadow.
  3. Wir müssen Unterschriften sammeln, um die Petition einzureichen.We need to collect signatures to submit the petition.

2.) "To accumulate or keep items for a purpose"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er sammelt Briefmarken seit seiner Kindheit.He has been collecting stamps since his childhood.
  2. Wir sammeln Geld für einen guten Zweck.We are collecting money for a good cause.
  3. Sie sammelt Erfahrungen in verschiedenen Berufen.She is gaining experience in various professions.

3.) "To concentrate or focus one's thoughts"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Redner sammelte sich kurz vor seinem Vortrag.The speaker composed himself shortly before his presentation.
  2. Sie musste ihre Gedanken sammeln, bevor sie antwortete.She had to collect her thoughts before she answered.
  3. Nach dem Schock brauchte er einen Moment, um sich sammeln.After the shock, he needed a moment to collect himself.
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