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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Sammlung | die Sammlungen |
| Genitive | der Sammlung | der Sammlungen |
| Dative | der Sammlung | den Sammlungen |
| Accusative | die Sammlung | die 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.
