der Rollschuh
roller skate
A shoe with wheels on the sole that you can ride on hard surfaces.
EXAMPLE
Der Rollschuh passte mir nicht, deshalb probierte ich ein anderes Paar an.
The roller skate didn't fit me, so I tried on another pair.
der Rollschuh
roller skate
der Rollschuh, die Rollschuhe
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Rollschuh, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rollschuhe |
| genitive | des Rollschuhs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rollschuh | die Rollschuhe |
| accusative | den Rollschuh | die Rollschuhe |
| dative | dem Rollschuh | den Rollschuhen |
| genitive | des Rollschuhs des Rollschuhes | der Rollschuhe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Rollschuh' is made up of 'Roll-' and 'Schuh' ('shoe'). 'Roll-' comes from the verb 'rollen' ('to roll') and explains how you move with this shoe.
EXAMPLE
Mit diesen Rollschuhen kann ich über den glatten Boden rollen.
With these roller skates, I can roll across the smooth floor.
Typical preposition
For moving around, 'auf Rollschuhen fahren' ('to ride on roller skates') is a typical expression. In this pattern, 'auf' is used with the dative.
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende fahren wir auf Rollschuhen durch den Park.
At the weekend, we ride through the park on roller skates.
Putting on and taking off
Typical expressions are 'Rollschuhe anziehen' ('to put on roller skates') before riding and 'Rollschuhe ausziehen' ('to take off roller skates') afterward. The roller skates function as the object in the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Fahrt ziehe ich meine Rollschuhe an, und danach ziehe ich sie wieder aus.
Before riding, I put on my roller skates, and afterward I take them off again.
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