die

feminine

ˈʁɔlə

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Translation

the role; roll

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Word origin

Borrowed from French rôle, ultimately from Latin rotulus ("small wheel, scroll"), the same root as English roll.

Origin
French
Root
rôle
English cognates
roll

Grammar

Genderfeminine
PluralRollen

Examples

Hauptrolle .

She plays the leading role in the new film.

.

Money doesn't matter to him.

Klebeband.

He bought a roll of tape.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 2: Words 611-620.