English–German
“role” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁɔlə/
Example
Welche Rolle spielst du im Projekt?
What role do you play in the project?
How to say “role” in German
“Role” in German is Rolle.
A defined slot in a team, project, or performance, linked to the roll of paper that once recorded such slots.
Example sentences with Rolle
In der Gruppe spielt sie eine wichtige Rolle.
In the group, she plays an important role.
Tips for using Rolle
- English role matches the figurative sense, while German Rolle also denotes a physical roll, so context determines the meaning.