NOUN
Nebenrolle/ˈneːbn̩ˌʁɔlə/supporting role; minor role; secondary role
Nebenrolle is a German noun that means supporting role, minor role, or secondary role. It is pronounced /ˈneːbn̩ˌʁɔlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Nebenrollen".
Definitions
1.A role or character in a play, film, etc., that is not the focus but supports the main characters(theater/film)
a.supporting part in a performance
Sie bekam eine Nebenrolle in dem neuen Film.—She got a supporting role in the new movie.
2.A position or function of less importance compared to the main one(figurative, general)
a.secondary or less significant role
In diesem Projekt spielte ich nur eine Nebenrolle.—In this project, I played only a minor role.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Nebenrolle | die Nebenrollen |
| Genitive | der Nebenrolle | der Nebenrollen |
| Dative | der Nebenrolle | den Nebenrollen |
| Accusative | die Nebenrolle | die Nebenrollen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nebenrolle" mean in English?
- "Nebenrolle" means supporting role, minor role, or secondary role. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nebenrolle"?
- "Nebenrolle" is pronounced /ˈneːbn̩ˌʁɔlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nebenrolle" der, die, or das?
- "Nebenrolle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Nebenrolle"?
- The plural of "Nebenrolle" is "Nebenrollen".
- What part of speech is "Nebenrolle"?
- "Nebenrolle" is a noun in German.
