indsamle

Indsamle is a Danish verb meaning to collect, gather, or assemble. It is used for collecting physical items, information, or funds, and appears in contexts such as research, fundraising campaigns, or inventory. In fundraising, the related noun indsamling denotes a collection of money or donations, often organized as a campaign. In data work, indsamling refers to the process of gathering data from various sources.

Etymology and related terms: Indsamle is formed from the prefix ind- meaning in or into and the verb samle meaning to gather. It is cognate with Norwegian innsamle and Swedish samla/insamla. The noun forms include indsamling (the act of collecting or a fundraising drive) and indsamler (a person who collects). The past tense is indsamlede, and the past participle is indsamlet. The verb is commonly used with different subjects, for example: Vi indsamler data; Organisationen gennemførte en indsamling af midler.

Usage examples: Indsamling af oplysninger occurs in research contexts, while indsamlingskampagner are common in charitable fundraising. Collected items or data are described as indsamlede, for instance indsamlede oplysninger or indsamlede midler. The term is versatile and appears across journalism, administration, and nonprofit sectors.

See also: indsamling, indsamler, innsamling (Norwegian), insamla (Swedish).