ein|sammeln
Translation
to collect, to gather, to pick up
Examples
Der Lehrer sammelt die Hefte ein.
The teacher collects the notebooks.
Wir sammeln Spenden für einen guten Zweck ein.
We are collecting donations for a good cause.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sb./sth.)) to collect sth. from sb./sth. The cashier collects the money from the customers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sammeln, zusammentragen; Antonyms: verteilen (to distribute), ausgeben (to give out)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) + 'sammeln' (to gather). Literally 'to gather in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'gathering in' items, like collecting tickets at the entrance of an event.