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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessich versammeln
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zɪç fɛɐ̯ˈzaməln
"Die Menge fing an, sich vor dem Gebäude zu versammeln."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To gather together into a crowd or mass; to assemble.
"A large crowd began to congregate around the entrance of the museum."
- 1
Collected or gathered together in a body or sum.
"The congregate properties of the community created a strong sense of unity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'congregare', formed by the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'grex, gregis' (flock). It entered English in the late 15th century, initially retaining the religious and literal sense of gathering a flock or assembly together.
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se rassembler
Transliteration: se ras.ɑ̃.ble
"Les gens ont commencé à se rassembler sur la place."
sich versammeln
Transliteration: zɪç fɛɐ̯ˈzaməln
"Die Menge fing an, sich vor dem Gebäude zu versammeln."
radunarsi
Transliteration: ra.duˈnar.si
"Molte persone hanno iniziato a radunarsi nella piazza."
congregarse
Transliteration: koŋ.ɡɾeˈɡaɾ.se
"Los manifestantes comenzaron a congregarse frente al ayuntamiento."
congregar-se
Transliteration: kõ.ɡɾeˈɡaɾ.si
"Os fiéis costumam se congregar na igreja aos domingos."
इकट्ठा होना
Transliteration: ekattha hona
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"लोग चौराहे पर इकट्ठा होने लगे।"
聚集
Transliteration: jù jí
Script: 中文汉字
"人们开始在广场上聚集。"
모이다
Transliteration: moida
Script: 한국어 한글
"사람들이 광장에 모이기 시작했다."
集まる
Transliteration: atsumaru
Script: 日本語
"人々が広場に集まり始めた。"
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