VERB

rollen/ˈʁɔlən/to roll

rollen is a German verb that means to roll. It is pronounced /ˈʁɔlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rollte" and the past participle is "gerollt".

Definitions

1.to move forward or be moved by turning over and over on a surface(motion)

a.to move (itself or something) in a rolling manner

Der Ball rollt langsam über den Rasen.The ball rolls slowly across the lawn.

b.to travel by rolling, especially with vehicles or wheels

Der Zug rollt in den Bahnhof ein.The train rolls into the station.

Conjugation

Infinitiverollen
Present (ich)rolle
Present (du)rollst
Present (er/sie/es)rollt
Preterite (ich)rollte
Participle IIgerollt
Konjunktiv II (ich)rollte
Imperative (singular)roll
Imperative (plural)rollt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "rollen" mean in English?
"rollen" means to roll. 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.

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