colligeert

Colligeert is a term that may appear in Dutch-language texts as an archaic or stylistic variant of a verb meaning “gathers” or “collects.” It is not a standard part of contemporary Dutch vocabulary, and its use is uncommon outside historical writings, Latin-influenced translations, or literary works that aim for an antiquated register. In everyday modern Dutch, the ordinary equivalents are verzamelt or verzamelen.

Etymology and form notes: The form colligeert resembles a Latinized verb pattern, which can occur in Dutch texts that imitate classical phrasing or render Latin ideas into Dutch with a formal tone. There is no widely accepted Dutch verb colligeren listed in standard dictionaries, and colligeert is not considered a productive, widely used inflection in contemporary Dutch. When encountered, it is typically read as an archaism, a stylistic device, or a potential transcription artifact rather than a common lexical item.

Usage and interpretation: Because colligeert is rare and not part of standard Dutch, its appearance generally signals a deliberate stylistic choice, a translation from Latin, or an old orthographic convention rather than a living, productive verb. In scholarly work, it may appear in discussions of historical Dutch texts or in editions that aim to preserve an archaic feel. For ordinary language use, speakers would normally substitute verzamelt or verzamelen to convey the intended meaning.