zusammen|tragen
Translation
to collect, to gather, to compile, to amass
Examples
Er hat viele Fakten zusammengetragen.
He has collected many facts.
Die Informationen wurden sorgfältig zusammengetragen.
The information was carefully compiled.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to collect sth. from sth. The researcher collected data from various sources.
Similar Words
sammeln (to collect), kompilieren (to compile), zusammenstellen (to put together)
Etymology
From 'zusammen' (together) + 'tragen' (to carry). Literally 'to carry together'.
Memory Tips
Imagine carrying various items together to one central point to compile them.