Noun
das Rollen
Pronunciation: /ˈʁɔlən/
rolling; rumbling (of thunder)
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Meanings
Noun
- rolling; rumbling (of thunder)
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Example sentence
In der Ferne hörten wir das Rollen des Donners.
In the distance we heard the rumbling of thunder.
Word forms
singular
das Rollen
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Rollen
Accusativedas Rollen
Dativedem Rollen
Genitivedes Rollens
Rollen has no common plural.
Usage
- das Rollen des Donners — This names a low rumbling sound.
- Rollen / rollen — The activity noun is capitalized; the verb is lowercase.
Das Rollen der Räder ist im ganzen Flur zu hören.
The rolling of the wheels can be heard throughout the hall.
Not the word you meant? See also rollen (Verb).