Raccogliere
Example: Devo raccogliere le mele cadute dall'albero oggi.
Definition
"Raccogliere" means to gather or collect things, often by hand, such as fruits, objects, or information. It involves bringing scattered items together into one place, as in the example phrase 'Devo raccogliere le mele cadute dall'albero oggi,' meaning 'I have to gather the apples fallen from the tree today.'
Etymology
The word "raccogliere" comes from the Latin 'recolligere,' which combines 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and 'colligere' meaning 'to collect.' Did you know? This root is shared with English words like 'collect' and 'college,' reflecting the idea of gathering or bringing together.
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