Rolle/ˈʁɔlə/role; roll; reel
Rolle is a German noun that means role, roll, or reel. It is pronounced /ˈʁɔlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Rollen".
Definitions
1.role or part played by a person(film, theater, society)
a.actor's or character's part in a play or film
Sie hat die Hauptrolle im Stück gespielt.—She played the main role in the play.
b.function or position of a person in a group or society
Welche Rolle spielt der Vater in der Familie?—What role does the father play in the family?
2.cylindrical object that can roll or be rolled; roll(object, shape)
a.something rolled up, such as paper or dough
Bitte bring mir eine Rolle Papier.—Please bring me a roll of paper.
b.cylindrical mechanical part for movement or winding
Der Teppich wurde auf eine Rolle gespannt.—The carpet was stretched onto a roll.
3.reel or spool (for film, tape, etc.)(film, photography)
a.reel for winding film or tape
Ich habe noch eine Rolle Film für die Kamera.—I still have a roll of film for the camera.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Rolle | die Rollen |
| Genitive | der Rolle | der Rollen |
| Dative | der Rolle | den Rollen |
| Accusative | die Rolle | die Rollen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rolle" mean in English?
- "Rolle" means role, roll, or reel. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rolle"?
- "Rolle" is pronounced /ˈʁɔlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rolle" der, die, or das?
- "Rolle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Rolle"?
- The plural of "Rolle" is "Rollen".
- What part of speech is "Rolle"?
- "Rolle" is a noun in German.
