VERB
rollen/ˈʁɔlən/to roll; to reel; to run (film, tape)
rollen is a German verb that means to roll, to reel, or to run (film, tape). It is pronounced /ˈʁɔlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rollte" and the past participle is "gerollt".
Definitions
1.to move by turning over itself or on wheels(movement)
a.to move something or someone by rolling
Bitte rolle den Ball zu mir.—Please roll the ball to me.
2.to run or play (referring to film, tape, etc.)(film, audio, tape)
a.to start or keep running (film, camera, tape)
Die Kamera rollt bereits.—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 run (film, tape). 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.
