English–German

“drum” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʁɔməl/

Example

Er spielt die Trommel.

He plays the drum.

Illustration for Trommel (drum)

How to say “drum” in German

“Drum” in German is Trommel.

A cylindrical body suggests both a skin-covered instrument and a rotating drum used as a machine part.

Full entry for Trommel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Trommel

In der Ferne hörte man die dumpfe Trommel.

In the distance, one could hear the dull sound of a drum.

Tips for using Trommel

  • In technical contexts, Trommel can denote a rotating cylindrical drum, so context distinguishes an instrument from a machine part.

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