Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To call several people together and bring them to one place.
Natural examples
Die Lehrerin versammelte die Klasse vor dem Ausflug im Hof.
The teacher gathered the class in the courtyard before the trip.
Die Nachbarn versammelten sich zur Besprechung im Gemeinschaftsraum.
The neighbors gathered in the common room for a discussion.
Vor dem Museum versammelten sich viele Besucher.
Many visitors gathered outside the museum.
Usage note
Versammeln is transitive when someone gathers others. The reflexive form describes people gathering themselves.
Mini-lesson: versammeln
To call several people together and bring them to one place. Versammeln is transitive when someone gathers others. The reflexive form describes people gathering themselves.
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