die Sammlung, -en
collection
Eine geordnete Gruppe von Dingen, die jemand aufbewahrt, weil sie zusammengehören oder von besonderem Interesse sind.
The German word "Sammlung" is a noun meaning "collection" or "gathering". It is derived from the verb "sammeln", which means "to collect" or "to gather".
Meaning of components:
- Sammeln = to collect/gather
Similar words:
- Kollektion (collection, usually in fashion or art)
- Zusammenstellung (compilation, assortment)
- Aneinanderreihung (series, sequence)
Differences:
- Sammlung emphasizes the act or result of collecting various items, often with similar themes or purposes.
- Kollektion often refers specifically to curated or themed collections, like fashion or art.
- Zusammenstellung highlights the arrangement or compilation rather than just possession.
- Aneinanderreihung refers more to a sequence or succession rather than a collection of items gathered together.
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Examples
Ich habe eine Sammlung von alten Münzen.noun
I have a collection of old coins.
Ich habe eine Sammlung von Büchern.noun
I have a collection of books.
Die Sammlung besteht aus vielen verschiedenen Stücken.noun
The collection consists of many different pieces.
Unsere Sammlung wächst jeden Monat.noun
Our collection grows every month.
Im Museum wurde die Sammlung neu geordnet.noun
The collection was reorganized in the museum.
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