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How do you say "scooter" in German?
der Roller
In German, "scooter" is der Roller.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ROLL-er', stress on the first syllable, close to the English word 'roller'.
Grammar notes
der Roller is masculine. Plural: der Roller.
Example sentence
Sie raste mit ihrem Roller durch die Stadt.
She zipped through town on her scooter.
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How to remember der Roller
Think of scooting along on rolling wheels, since 'Roller' comes from 'rollen' (to roll).
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Questions about der Roller
How do you say "scooter" in German?
In German, "scooter" is der Roller. It is a noun.
Is der Roller masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Roller is masculine. Plural: der Roller.
How is der Roller used in a sentence?
Use der Roller as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie raste mit ihrem Roller durch die Stadt. (She zipped through town on her scooter.).
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