Rollen
Example: Die Reifen rollen leise über die nasse Straße.
Definition
"Rollen" means to move by turning over and over along a surface, typically in a smooth and continuous manner, as in the example phrase where tires roll quietly over a wet street.
Etymology
The word "rollen" comes from the Old High German word "rollōn," which is related to the English word "roll." Its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic language, capturing the idea of turning or spinning repeatedly. Did you know? The concept of rolling has been fundamental in human technology and language for centuries.
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"Rollen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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