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A person who systematically collects certain things out of interest or passion, such as stamps, works of art, or coins.
Als passionierter Sammler seltener Bücher reist er zu Auktionen in ganz Europa.
As a passionate collector of rare books, he travels to auctions all over Europe.
The noun 'der Sammler' (the collector) is derived directly from the verb 'sammeln' (to collect). The ending '-er' refers to the person or object that performs the action of collecting.
Wer so viele Dinge sammelt, ist ein echter Sammler.
Anyone who collects so many things is a real collector.
You can tell from context whether a person (meaning 1) or a technical component (meaning 2) is meant. If it is about hobbies, art, or passion, it means a person. If it is about technology, machines, or systems, it means a component.
Der Sammler zeigte uns stolz seine Münzkollektion.
The collector proudly showed us his coin collection.
To specify what a person collects, 'Sammler' is often used as the second part of a compound noun. Typical examples are 'Briefmarkensammler' (stamp collector), 'Kunstsammler' (art collector), or 'Münzsammler' (coin collector).
Mein Onkel ist ein leidenschaftlicher Pilzsammler.
My uncle is a passionate mushroom collector.
If you want to describe what a person collects without forming a compound, you often use the preposition 'von' followed by the dative.
Sie ist eine bekannte Sammlerin von moderner Kunst.
She is a well-known collector of modern art.
lover / enthusiast
'der Liebhaber' and 'der Sammler' can both describe a person who has a strong interest in something. 'Liebhaber' is more general and emphasizes enjoyment, taste, or passion for something, for example music, art, or old cars. 'Sammler' is more specific: this person systematically collects certain things, such as coins or stamps. A person can be both, for example a 'Kunstliebhaber' (art enthusiast) and a 'Kunstsammler' (art collector). The words can be confused because both are often connected with hobbies and interests. When it is about owning and collecting things, 'Sammler' fits better; when it is about enthusiasm, 'Liebhaber' fits.
Mein Vater ist Sammler alter Münzen und bewahrt sie in kleinen Kästen auf.
My father is a collector of old coins and keeps them in small boxes.
Als Liebhaber italienischer Musik besucht Paul jedes Jahr mehrere Konzerte.
As an enthusiast of Italian music, Paul goes to several concerts every year.