Noun
die Rolle
Pronunciation: /ˈʁɔlə/
role, part
B1
rank #425
plural Rollen
Meanings
Noun
- role, part
- roll, reel, spool
- roll, tube
- a relatively small wheel on which something is rolled (as on a wheelie bin)
Example sentence
Spielt es wirklich eine Rolle, was ich denke?
Does it really matter what I think?
Word forms
singular
die Rolle
plural
die Rollen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Rolle
Accusativedie Rolle
Dativeder Rolle
Genitiveder Rolle
Plural
Nominativedie Rollen
Accusativedie Rollen
Dativeden Rollen
Genitiveder Rollen
Usage
- eine Rolle spielen — play a role; literally or figuratively
- die Hauptrolle — the leading role
In diesem Film spielt sie die Rolle einer Ärztin.
In this film she plays the role of a doctor.