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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Hauptrolledie Hauptrollen
Genitiveder Hauptrolleder Hauptrollen
Dativeder Hauptrolleden Hauptrollen
Accusativedie Hauptrolledie 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.

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