Rollen
Example: De kinderen rollen de bal over het grasveld.
Definition
"Rollen" means to cause something to move by turning over and over on a surface, typically in a continuous motion. It often describes an action where an object or person moves smoothly across a surface by rotating, as in rolling a ball across the grass.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "rollen" comes from the Middle Dutch word "rollen," which is related to the Old High German "rollan," meaning to roll or tumble. Its origins trace back to the Proto-Germanic root *rullanan, linked to the idea of turning or revolving. Did you know? The English word "roll" shares the same ancient roots as "rollen."
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"Rollen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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