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collection
A collection of objects, especially a collection of fashion, jewelry, or art that is presented as belonging together. The term is often used as a more stylish or international variant of 'Kollektion' (collection) or 'Sammlung' (collection).
Die neue Collection des Designers wurde auf der Pariser Modewoche vorgestellt.
The designer's new collection was presented at Paris Fashion Week.
The word 'Collection' (collection) is an Anglicism or Gallicism and is used as a stylish, international alternative to 'Kollektion' (collection) or 'Sammlung' (collection). It is found almost exclusively in the fields of fashion, jewelry, art, and design.
Die Schmuck-Collection für den Herbst ist von der Natur inspiriert.
The jewelry collection for fall is inspired by nature.
Although 'Collection' looks like the English 'collection', its use in German is much more specific. It is used for fashion or art, but not for everyday collections such as a stamp collection, for example.
Der Designer hat seine neue Collection in Mailand präsentiert.
The designer presented his new collection in Milan.
Common combinations are 'neue Collection' (new collection), 'aktuelle Collection' (current collection), or names based on seasons such as 'Herbst/Winter-Collection' (fall/winter collection). Typical verbs are 'präsentieren' (to present), 'vorstellen' (to introduce/present), or 'entwerfen' (to design).
Die aktuelle Collection des Möbelhauses ist sehr farbenfroh.
The furniture store's current collection is very colorful.
line
'die Linie' and 'die Collection' can both occur in areas such as fashion or art. 'Linie' describes more the outer shape or outline of something, for example the cut of a piece of clothing. 'Collection' means a collection of related objects, especially in fashion, jewelry, or art, and sounds more international or stylish. Learners may confuse the words because they appear in similar contexts. In practice: 'Linie' fits the shape of a single item, while 'Collection' fits several items that are presented together.
Die neue Collection zeigt Schmuck und Taschen in hellen Farben.
The new collection presents jewelry and bags in light colors.
Bei der Arbeit achtet der Kunde besonders auf die elegante Linie des Mantels.
At work, the customer pays special attention to the elegant line of the coat.