versammeln
Translation
to gather, to assemble, to collect
Examples
Der Kapitän versammelt die Mannschaft.
The captain assembles the crew.
Die Demonstranten versammeln sich auf dem Platz.
The demonstrators are gathering in the square.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((to assemble)) to assemble sb./sth. Der Lehrer versammelt die Schüler im Klassenzimmer.
sichAkk ((to gather)) to gather, to assemble Die Familie versammelt sich zum Abendessen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zusammenkommen (to come together), sich treffen (to meet); Antonyms: sich zerstreuen (to disperse)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' and 'sammeln' (to collect). The 'ver-' prefix here intensifies the action of bringing things or people together.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sammeln' as collecting objects, and 'versammeln' as assembling people for a 'Versammlung' (meeting).