samla
collect
Att ta ihop flera saker och lägga dem på samma ställe.
Swedish Word: samla
Definition/Explanation:
The verb "samla" in Swedish means to collect, gather, assemble, or accumulate. It refers to the action of bringing things or people together in one place.
Examples of use:
- samla frimärken — to collect stamps
- samla information — to gather information
- samla människor — to assemble people
Synonyms and nuances:
- samla vs heta — "Samla" means physically or conceptually gathering or collecting; "heta" means to collect in terms of heating or attracting (less exact)
- samla vs förena — "Förena" means to unite or join (more formal or permanent), while "samla" is more about bringing together or collecting items or people at once.
- samla vs hämta — "Hämta" means to fetch or pick up something; "samla" can be broader and imply collecting many items or people.
In short, "samla" is used when you are putting together or collecting things or individuals over time or to one place.
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Examples
Hon gillar att samla på mynt.verb
She likes to collect coins.
Vi samlade stenar vid sjön igår.verb
We collected stones by the lake yesterday.
Varför vill du samla bilder från resan?verb
Why do you want to collect pictures from the trip?
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