drum in German
drum in German is Trommel, trommeln, Fass — drum means a percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.
drum in German
Trommel
(percussion instrument) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
trommeln
(percussion instrument) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
Trommel
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
Fass
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
trommeln
Trommel
einbläuen
(transitive) To drill or review in an attempt to establish memorization.
einpauken
(transitive) To drill or review in an attempt to establish memorization.
What does "drum" mean?
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noun A percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.
"He kept the beat on his drum during the parade."
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noun A cylindrical container, especially one used to store or transport liquid.
"They stored the fuel in large metal drums."
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verb To strike or tap rhythmically, as if playing a drum.
"She drummed her fingers on the table while waiting."
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drum in a sentence
- He kept the beat on his drum during the parade.
- She joined the band as a drummer, playing the snare drum.
- They stored the fuel in large metal drums.
- She drummed her fingers on the table while waiting.
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What is "drum" in German?
"drum" in German is Trommel, trommeln, Fass. drum means: A percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.
How do you use "drum" in a sentence?
Example: "He kept the beat on his drum during the parade." In German, "drum" is Trommel, trommeln, Fass.
Are there other ways to say "drum" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "drum": Trommel, trommeln, Fass, einbläuen, einpauken.
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