die Sammelaktion
Translation
collection drive, fundraising campaign, collection campaign
Examples
Die Schule organisiert eine Sammelaktion für Bedürftige.
The school is organising a collection drive for the needy.
Die Sammelaktion war ein großer Erfolg.
The fundraising campaign was a great success.
Grammar Patterns
a collection drive ((for sth./sb.)) to hold a collection drive for sth./sb. The school is holding a collection drive for the flood victims.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spendenaktion, Kampagne, Kollekte
Etymology
Composed of 'sammeln' (to collect) and 'Aktion' (action).
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'action' to 'collect' (sammeln) donations or items.