die Kupferstichsammlung
Translation
collection of copperplate engravings
Examples
Das Museum besitzt eine berühmte Kupferstichsammlung.
The museum owns a famous collection of copperplate engravings.
Er hat eine wertvolle Kupferstichsammlung geerbt.
He inherited a valuable collection of copperplate engravings.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to own/collect ((sth.)) The museum owns a large collection of copperplate engravings.
Similar Words
Similar concepts: Gemäldesammlung (painting collection), Briefmarkensammlung (stamp collection)
Etymology
A compound of 'Kupfer' (copper) + 'Stich' (engraving) + 'Sammlung' (collection).
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'Sammlung' (collection) of 'Kupferstich' (copper engravings). Picture a museum archive.