Trommeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Trommeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "drum", "beat" or "tap".

Essential properties of "trommeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: trommeln
  • Simple past: trommelte
  • Participle: getrommelt

See full conjugation of trommeln

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "trommeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Beat a drum or surface rhythmically"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er begann auf dem Tisch zu trommeln.He started to drum on the table.
  2. Die Kinder trommeln begeistert auf ihren Trommeln.The children enthusiastically drum on their drums.
  3. Sie trommelt mit den Fingern auf den Schreibtisch.She drums her fingers on the desk.

2.) "To gather with effort"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, die Mannschaft zusammen zu trommeln.He tries to gather the team.
  2. Sie trommelt die Nachbarn für das Fest zusammen.She gathers the neighbors for the party.
  3. Wir müssen Freiwillige trommeln.We have to drum up volunteers.
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