NOUN
Hauptrolle/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʁɔlə/leading role; main part; starring role
Hauptrolle is a German noun that means leading role, main part, or starring role. It is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʁɔlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Hauptrollen".
Definitions
1.the most important part or character in a play, film, or opera(theater, film, opera)
a.leading role in a performance
Er spielt die Hauptrolle im neuen Film.—He plays the leading role in the new film.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Hauptrolle | die Hauptrollen |
| Genitive | der Hauptrolle | der Hauptrollen |
| Dative | der Hauptrolle | den Hauptrollen |
| Accusative | die Hauptrolle | die Hauptrollen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hauptrolle" mean in English?
- "Hauptrolle" means leading role, main part, or starring role. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hauptrolle"?
- "Hauptrolle" is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʁɔlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hauptrolle" der, die, or das?
- "Hauptrolle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Hauptrolle"?
- The plural of "Hauptrolle" is "Hauptrollen".
- What part of speech is "Hauptrolle"?
- "Hauptrolle" is a noun in German.
