English–German
“roll” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁɔlən/
Example
Der Ball rollt den Hügel hinunter.
The ball rolls down the hill.
How to say “roll” in German
“Roll” in German is rollen.
A ball or cylinder turns continuously as it travels, transferring rotational motion into forward movement or starting motion in another object.
Example sentences with rollen
Der Junge rollt den Ball über die Wiese.
The boy rolls the ball across the meadow.
Tips for using rollen
- In 'etwas ins Rollen bringen', 'Rollen' is capitalized because the infinitive is substantivized, and the phrase means to set a process in motion.