Noun
die Hauptrolle
Pronunciation: /ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʁɔlə/
lead (starring role in a drama)
C1
rank #5,608
plural Hauptrollen
Meanings
Noun
- lead (starring role in a drama)
Example sentence
Ich habe für die Hauptrolle vorgespielt.
I auditioned for the lead role.
Word forms
singular
die Hauptrolle
plural
die Hauptrollen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Hauptrolle
Accusativedie Hauptrolle
Dativeder Hauptrolle
Genitiveder Hauptrolle
Plural
Nominativedie Hauptrollen
Accusativedie Hauptrollen
Dativeden Hauptrollen
Genitiveder Hauptrollen
Usage
- die Hauptrolle spielen — Play the leading role in a performance.
- Hauptrolle / Nebenrolle — A leading role versus a supporting role.
In der Schulaufführung übernimmt sie die Hauptrolle.
She takes the leading role in the school production.