der Sammler
Translation
collector
Examples
Der Sammler sucht seltene Briefmarken.
The collector is looking for rare stamps.
Er ist ein leidenschaftlicher Sammler von Kunst.
He is a passionate collector of art.
Grammar Patterns
Sammler ((of sth.)) collector (of sth.) He is a collector of old books.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kollektor
Etymology
From the verb 'sammeln' (to collect) + the agent suffix '-er', indicating a person who does the action.
Memory Tips
A person who 'sammels' (collects) is a 'Sammler'. The '-er' ending often denotes a person, just like in English (e.g., 'baker').