Trommel/ˈtʁɔml̩/drum; barrel (container); cylinder (machine part)
Trommel is a German noun that means drum, barrel (container), or cylinder (machine part). It is pronounced /ˈtʁɔml̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Trommeln".
Definitions
1.a percussion instrument played by beating with sticks or hands(music/instrument)
a.musical drum
Die Kinder trommeln auf einer großen Trommel.—The children are drumming on a big drum.
2.large cylindrical container for storage or transport, especially for liquids or bulk materials(container)
a.barrel or drum (container)
Das Öl wird in großen Trommeln gelagert.—The oil is stored in large drums.
3.rotating cylinder or barrel in machines, such as washing machines or printers(engineering/mechanics)
a.revolving cylinder in a machine
Die Trommel der Waschmaschine ist voll.—The washing machine drum is full.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Trommel | die Trommeln |
| Genitive | der Trommel | der Trommeln |
| Dative | der Trommel | den Trommeln |
| Accusative | die Trommel | die Trommeln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Trommel" mean in English?
- "Trommel" means drum, barrel (container), or cylinder (machine part). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Trommel"?
- "Trommel" is pronounced /ˈtʁɔml̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Trommel" der, die, or das?
- "Trommel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Trommel"?
- The plural of "Trommel" is "Trommeln".
- What part of speech is "Trommel"?
- "Trommel" is a noun in German.
