rollen
roll
Sich fortbewegen, indem etwas sich rund dreht.
The German word "rollen" is a verb that means "to roll". It is a straightforward term used to describe the action of moving something in a circular manner or on a curved surface. It can refer to various contexts, such as rolling a ball, rolling up a carpet, or rolling out dough.
Words with similar meanings include "drehen" (to turn) and "wälzen" (to wheel or roll over). The difference between "rollen" and these similar words lies in their specific contexts; for example, "drehen" emphasizes turning around an axis, while "wälzen" can imply a more continuous motion or a heavier item being rolled.
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Examples
Die Kugel rollt die Straße hinunter.verb
The ball rolls down the street.
Sie rollen den Teppich aus.verb
They roll out the carpet.
Die kleinen Kinder rollten gestern im Gras.verb
The little children rolled in the grass yesterday.
Der Ball rollt unter das Sofa.verb
The ball rolls under the sofa.
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