das Sammeln
collecting
Bringing together or gathering several things, pieces of information, or people in one place or for a specific purpose.
EXAMPLE
Das Sammeln der Daten dauerte mehrere Wochen.
Collecting the data took several weeks.
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Meanings
das Sammeln
collecting
A leisure activity in which certain objects are systematically gathered and kept.
EXAMPLE
Das Sammeln von Briefmarken ist ihr liebstes Hobby.
Collecting stamps is her favorite hobby.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Sammeln, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Sammelns |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Sammeln | – |
| accusative | das Sammeln | – |
| dative | dem Sammeln | – |
| genitive | des Sammelns | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Sentence pattern
'Das Sammeln' (collecting) is often used with 'von' and a dative complement. This pattern describes what is being gathered, whether objects or information.
EXAMPLE
Das Sammeln von altem Papier hilft, Abfall zu vermeiden.
Collecting old paper helps prevent waste.
Context clue
When it concerns data, information, or evidence, 'das Sammeln' (collecting) usually refers to a targeted work process. Words such as 'Hobby' (hobby), 'Sammlung' (collection), or specific objects being collected point to the leisure activity.
EXAMPLE
Das Sammeln von Informationen nahm bei der Untersuchung viel Zeit in Anspruch.
Collecting information took a lot of time during the investigation.
Typical collocations
When used to mean a leisure activity, 'das Sammeln' (collecting) is often used with specific objects and expressions such as 'als Hobby' (as a hobby) or 'mit großer Leidenschaft' (with great passion).
EXAMPLE
Das Sammeln von Münzen ist für ihn ein Hobby, das viel Geduld erfordert.
Collecting coins is a hobby for him that requires a lot of patience.
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