Sammel

Sammel is a German term that functions mainly as the stem in compounds formed with the prefix Sammel-, and it also appears as a surname in German-speaking areas. In everyday German, Sammel is rarely used alone and is most often found in words related to collecting, aggregation, or a collection.

Origin and usage: The form derives from the verb sammeln, meaning “to collect.” The prefix Sammel- is productive in German, attaching to nouns to indicate a collection-oriented function, place, or object.

Common examples: Sammelband denotes a collected edition or volume that brings together works by multiple authors; Sammelwerk refers to a collective or assembled work; Sammelstelle indicates a collection point for items; Sammelbehälter is a container for collected items; Sammelkarten are collectible cards; Sammelalbum is an album used for collecting stamps, photos, or other items; Sammelklage is a class or collective action in a legal context.

As a surname: Sammel is a valid surname in German-speaking regions, though it remains relatively uncommon. Notable persons with the name are not widely documented in standard reference works.

See also: Related terms include Sammeln (the act of collecting), and various compounds such as Sammelband, Sammelstelle, and Sammelkarten.