die Sammelleidenschaft
Translation
passion for collecting, collecting mania
Examples
Seine Sammelleidenschaft für Briefmarken ist bekannt.
His passion for collecting stamps is well-known.
Ihre Sammelleidenschaft führte zu einer riesigen Bibliothek.
Her passion for collecting led to a huge library.
Grammar Patterns
Sammelleidenschaft ((for sth.)) passion for (sth.) He has a passion for collecting old coins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sammelwut, Sammelfieber; Antonyms: Gleichgültigkeit (indifference)
Etymology
A compound of 'sammeln' (to collect) and 'Leidenschaft' (passion). Literally 'collecting passion'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'sammeln' (sounds like 'sample') + 'Leidenschaft' (passion). A passion for sampling and collecting everything.