NOUN

Sammlung/ˈzamlʊŋ/collection; gathering; compilation

Sammlung is a German noun that means collection, gathering, or compilation. It is pronounced /ˈzamlʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Sammlungen".

Definitions

1.a set of collected objects of a certain type(objects, exhibits)

a.group of items collected and kept together

Die Bibliothek besitzt eine große Sammlung alter Bücher.The library owns a large collection of old books.

2.the act of gathering or collecting something(action, process)

a.process of collecting things

Die Sammlung von Spenden dauert noch an.The collection of donations is still ongoing.

3.concentration; ability to focus one’s thoughts(mental state)

a.state of concentration or composure

Bitte um Ruhe und Sammlung vor der Prüfung.Please remain calm and focused before the exam.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Sammlungdie Sammlungen
Genitiveder Sammlungder Sammlungen
Dativeder Sammlungden Sammlungen
Accusativedie Sammlungdie Sammlungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sammlung" mean in English?
"Sammlung" means collection, gathering, or compilation. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Sammlung"?
"Sammlung" is pronounced /ˈzamlʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Sammlung" der, die, or das?
"Sammlung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Sammlung"?
The plural of "Sammlung" is "Sammlungen".
What part of speech is "Sammlung"?
"Sammlung" is a noun in German.

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