rollen
Translation
to roll, to scroll, to trundle
Examples
Der Ball rollt den Hügel hinunter.
The ball rolls down the hill.
Sie rollte den Teppich zusammen.
She rolled up the carpet.
Bitte rolle auf der Seite nach unten.
Please scroll down the page.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((direction)) to roll ((sth.)) ((somewhere)) The ball rolls down the hill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wälzen, kugeln; Antonyms: stoppen
Etymology
From Old High German 'rollōn', related to the English word 'roll'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'rock and roll' - the 'roll' part has the same origin and meaning of movement.