This is the 3969th most frequent Dutch word.
zamelen
"Zamelen" means "to collect" or "to gather."
In this sentence, "zamelen" is used in the context of collecting funds or items for a specific purpose.
De organisatie zamelt geld in voor het goede doel.
The organization collects money for charity.
Here, "zamelen" conveys the action of gathering old clothes as a collective effort to aid others.
Wij zamelen oude kleding in om mensen in nood te helpen.
We collect old clothes to help people in need.
The verb "zamelen" in this context indicates the task of collecting recyclable items for environmental purposes.