ADJECTIVE

kollektiv/ˌkɔlɛkˈtiːf/collective; joint; communal

kollektiv is a German adjective that means collective, joint, or communal. It is pronounced /ˌkɔlɛkˈtiːf/.

Definitions

1.done by or affecting all members of a group(shared/communal)

a.joint or shared by a group

Wir haben eine kollektive Entscheidung getroffen.—We made a collective decision.

2.relating to a group as a whole rather than to individuals(group-related)

a.communally experienced or exercised

Das kollektive Gedächtnis einer Nation prägt ihre Identität.—The collective memory of a nation shapes its identity.

Adjective Forms

Positivekollektiv

Frequently asked questions

What does "kollektiv" mean in English?
"kollektiv" means collective, joint, or communal. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "kollektiv"?
"kollektiv" is pronounced /ˌkɔlɛkˈtiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "kollektiv"?
"kollektiv" is a adjective in German.

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