sammeln/ˈzaml̩n/to collect; to gather; to assemble
sammeln is a German verb that means to collect, to gather, or to assemble. It is pronounced /ˈzaml̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sammelte" and the past participle is "gesammelt".
Definitions
1.to collect items as a hobby or systematically(objects, hobbies)
a.to amass or acquire certain items over time
Er sammelt Briefmarken seit seiner Kindheit.—He has been collecting stamps since his childhood.
2.to gather together, to bring together(people or things)
a.to assemble people or things in one place
Die Lehrerin sammelt die Schüler auf dem Schulhof.—The teacher gathers the students in the schoolyard.
3.to accumulate or gain (information, experience, impressions)(information, experience)
a.to gather or accrue knowledge, experience, or impressions
Im Ausland kann man viele neue Erfahrungen sammeln.—You can gain many new experiences abroad.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sammeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sammle |
| Present (du) | sammelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sammelt |
| Preterite (ich) | sammelte |
| Participle II | gesammelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sammelte |
| Imperative (singular) | sammle |
| Imperative (plural) | sammelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sammeln" mean in English?
- "sammeln" means to collect, to gather, or to assemble. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sammeln"?
- "sammeln" is pronounced /ˈzaml̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sammeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sammeln" is "gesammelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sammeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sammeln" becomes "sammelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sammeln"?
- "sammeln" is a verb in German.
