VERB
rollen/ˈʁɔlən/to roll; to reel; to spin
rollen is a German verb that means to roll, to reel, or to spin. It is pronounced /ˈʁɔlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rollte" and the past participle is "gerollt".
Definitions
1.to move by turning over and over or on wheels(movement)
a.to travel, move, or be moved in a rolling motion
Der Ball rollt den Hügel hinunter.—The ball rolls down the hill.
b.to move something by making it turn
Sie rollt den Teppich zusammen.—She rolls up the carpet.
2.to play or shoot (film), to be on (as camera)(film/theater)
a.used for film, video, and theater contexts
Die Kamera rollt schon.—The camera is already rolling.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | rollen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rolle |
| Present (du) | rollst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | rollt |
| Preterite (ich) | rollte |
| Participle II | gerollt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | rollte |
| Imperative (singular) | roll |
| Imperative (plural) | rollt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "rollen" mean in English?
- "rollen" means to roll, to reel, or to spin. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "rollen"?
- "rollen" is pronounced /ˈʁɔlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "rollen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "rollen" is "gerollt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "rollen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "rollen" becomes "rollte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "rollen"?
- "rollen" is a verb in German.
