drumroll
der Trommelwirbel, die Trommelwirbel
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drumroll
A rapid succession of drumbeats that usually creates suspense or introduces an important announcement.
Nach einem kurzen Trommelwirbel wurde der Gewinner bekannt gegeben.
After a short drumroll, the winner was announced.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Trommelwirbel |
| genitive | des Trommelwirbels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Trommelwirbel | die Trommelwirbel |
| accusative | den Trommelwirbel | die Trommelwirbel |
| dative | dem Trommelwirbel | den Trommelwirbeln |
| genitive | des Trommelwirbels | der Trommelwirbel |
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'Trommelwirbel' is made up of 'Trommel' (drum) and 'Wirbel' (roll / whirl). It refers to a rapidly repeated succession of drumbeats that serves as a musical signal.
Plötzlich begann hinter dem Vorhang ein lauter Trommelwirbel.
Suddenly, a loud drumroll began behind the curtain.
'Trommelwirbel' is often used with 'mit' (with): 'Mit einem Trommelwirbel wird eine Ankündigung eingeleitet' (An announcement is introduced with a drumroll). Typical verbs used with it are also 'ertönen' (to sound), 'beginnen' (to begin), and 'einsetzen' (to start).
Mit einem Trommelwirbel öffnete die Moderatorin den Umschlag.
With a drumroll, the presenter opened the envelope.
'Trommelwirbel!' can also stand alone as a short prompt or announcement before a surprise. This usage is especially common in presentations, shows, and humorous situations.
Trommelwirbel! Jetzt zeigen wir euch das Ergebnis.
Drumroll! Now we'll show you the result.
