VERB
sammeln/ˈzaml̩n/to collect; to gather
sammeln is a German verb that means to collect or to gather. It is pronounced /ˈzaml̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sammelte" and the past participle is "gesammelt".
Definitions
1.to collect objects such as stamps, coins, etc.(collecting objects)
a.to collect as a hobby or systematically
Er sammelt Briefmarken aus aller Welt.—He collects stamps from all over the world.
2.to bring people, information, things together(bringing together)
a.to gather people or things at a place
Die Lehrerin sammelt alle Kinder auf dem Schulhof.—The teacher gathers all the children in the schoolyard.
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 or to gather. 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.
