versammeln
Translation
to gather, to assemble, to collect
Examples
Der Lehrer versammelt die Schüler im Hof.
The teacher gathers the students in the yard.
Die Familie versammelt sich zum Abendessen.
The family gathers for dinner.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to gather sb./sth. The captain versammelt his team.
sich ((versammeln)) to gather, to assemble The crowd versammelt on the square.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zusammenkommen, sich treffen; Antonyms: zerstreuen, verteilen
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating completion or bringing together) + 'sammeln' (to collect). Literally 'to collect together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'assembling' a team. The 'ver-' prefix intensifies the action of 'sammeln' (to collect).