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die Trommel

noun · /ˈtʁɔml̩/ ·
Etymology

From late Middle High German trummel, diminutive of Old High German trumme, probably of imitative origin. Compare trommeln.

Translation

  1. drum (musical instrument) feminine
  2. drum-shaped part of a machine feminine

    Waschmaschinentrommel

    washing machine drum

    Bremstrommel

    brake drum

  3. drum-shaped part of a machine; cylinder of a revolver feminine

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
Nominative Trommel Trommeln
Accusative Trommel Trommeln
Dative Trommel Trommeln
Genitive Trommel Trommeln