versammeln
Translation
to gather, to assemble, to congregate
Examples
Der Kapitän versammelt die Mannschaft.
The captain assembles the crew.
Die Demonstranten versammeln sich auf dem Platz.
The demonstrators are gathering in the square.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((to assemble)) to assemble sb./sth. Der Lehrer versammelt die Schüler im Klassenzimmer.
sichAkk ((to gather)) to gather, to assemble Die Familie versammelt sich zum Abendessen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to gather (zusammenkommen), to meet (sich treffen); Antonyms: to disperse (sich zerstreuen)
Etymology
Composed of 'ver-' and 'sammeln' (to collect). 'Ver-' acts as a prefix to indicate the gathering of a group into one place.
Memory Tips
While 'sammeln' is collecting things, 'versammeln' is for collecting people, often for a 'Versammlung' (assembly).