das Kollektiv
Translation
collective, group, team
Examples
Das Künstlerkollektiv stellt gemeinsam aus.
The artists' collective is exhibiting together.
Die Entscheidung wurde im Kollektiv getroffen.
The decision was made by the collective.
Grammar Patterns
das Kollektiv + verb the collective + verb The collective decides together.
im Kollektiv as a collective We work as a collective.
Similar Words
Gruppe (group), Team (team), Gemeinschaft (community)
Etymology
From Latin 'collectivus' (gathered together). Related to the English word 'collect'.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'collective', making it easy to remember. Think of a collective of artists or workers.