die Rolle

Plural: die Rollen
Based on: *ret(h)-
Goethe B1 Noun #88 Noun
  1. the role
  2. the roller, the wheel
  3. the summersault
1.

the role

(The role someone or something is playing.)
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Examples
  • Alle Schauspielerinnen und Schauspieler fanden ihre Rollen sehr herausfordernd.
  • All the actors and actresses found their roles very challenging.
2.

the roller, the wheel

(Like a wheel, but long.)
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3.

the summersault

(Basically a person doing a "rolling" on the floor. )
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How many meanings does the German word 'Rolle' have?

Rolle has 3 distinct meanings: 1. the role, 2. the roller, the wheel, 3. the summersault.

What is the gender of 'Rolle'?

die

What is the plural of 'Rolle'?

die Rollen

What is 'Rolle' related to?

The word 'Rolle' is related to *ret(h)-.

Where can I learn more about 'Rolle'?

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