German Phrase
Sammle alle relevanten Unterlagen und Beweise.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct instruction to gather every document and piece of evidence that is pertinent to a matter, such as a legal case, an investigation, or a detailed report.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to tell a colleague, a client, or a team member to collect all the necessary paperwork and proof for a project, a lawsuit, or an audit. It works well in both professional and academic settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SammleallerelevantenUnterlagenundBeweise
Imperative (du)
"Sammle" is the informal singular imperative of the verb "sammeln"; for formal address use "Sammeln Sie".
Determiner "alle"
"alle" is a plural determiner meaning "all" and triggers weak adjective declension.
Adjective Declension
"relevanten" is an adjective with weak ending "-en" because it follows the determiner "alle" in the accusative plural.
Accusative Plural Nouns
"Unterlagen" and "Beweise" are both plural nouns in the accusative case, the object of the verb.
Conjunction "und"
"und" simply links the two noun phrases.
🗨In Conversation
Kannst du die Akte für das Gerichtsverfahren fertigstellen?
Can you finish the file for the court case?
Ja, ich sammle alle relevanten Unterlagen und Beweise.
Yes, I’m collecting all relevant documents and evidence.
✕Common Mistakes
Sammeln alle relevanten Unterlagen und Beweise.
Missing the imperative ending; "Sammeln" is the infinitive, not a command.
Sammle alle relevante Unterlagen und Beweise.
Adjective must agree with the plural noun after "alle"; the correct ending is "-en".
Sammle alle relevanten Unterlagen und Beweis.
The noun is plural here because it refers to multiple pieces of evidence.
↔Alternatives
Stelle alle wichtigen Unterlagen und Beweise zusammen.
Put together all important documents and evidence.
Beschaffe sämtliche relevanten Dokumente und Beweismaterial.
Obtain all relevant documents and evidence material.
Sammeln Sie bitte alle relevanten Unterlagen und Beweise.
Please collect all relevant documents and evidence. (formal)
Cultural Tip
In German the informal imperative "Sammle" is used with friends or close colleagues. In a business or legal context you’ll often hear the formal "Sammeln Sie". Also, the word "Beweise" can imply sensitive or personal data, so be aware of privacy regulations when handling such material.