role
gb/ɹˈoʊl/ us/ɹˈoʊl/
A2
Inglese
~ 500
szerep, feladatkör, társadalmi szerep
SOSTANTIVO
A2
1
szerep
B1
feladatkör
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s role in [something]
She played a crucial role in the success of the project.
Kulcsszerepet játszott a projekt sikerében.
The teacher's role is to guide and support the students.
A tanár szerepe az, hogy irányítsa és támogassa a diákokat.
Parents have an important role in their children's education.
Esempi per chi studia
My role at work is to answer the phone.
A munkahelyemen az a feladatom, hogy felvegyem a telefont.
He has an important role in the team.
Fontos szerepe van a csapatban.
Her role is to help customers.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'role' with 'roll'; 'role' refers to duties, while 'roll' is something that turns or a small piece of bread.
Significato
A person's function or duty
Collocazioni
play a role
|role model
|key role
|take on a role
|role in society
Sinonimi
position (Refers more to the place or job someone has, often in a formal structure.)
|
function (Focuses more on the purpose or activity performed rather than the title or status.)
Contrari
irrelevance (Indicates having no meaningful part or duty in a situation.)
Temi
work
|society
|organization
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The job or work that someone does in a group or activity.
The function, duty, or position that someone has in a particular situation, organization, or activity.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
2
szerep
B1
Schema d'uso:
play the role of [character]
She won an award for her role as the queen.
Díjat nyert a királynő szerepében nyújtott alakításáért.
He was cast in the role of Hamlet.
Hamlet szerepére választották ki.
This is his first major film role.
Esempi per chi studia
She plays the role of a doctor in the show.
Egy orvos szerepét játssza a műsorban.
He has a big role in the movie.
Nagy szerepet kapott a filmben.
I like her role in this play.
Errore comune:
Some learners mistakenly use 'character' when referring to the actor's job rather than the fictional person they play.
Significato
Character played by an actor
Collocazioni
leading role
|supporting role
|cast in the role
|play the role of
Sinonimi
character (General term for the fictional person portrayed; not limited to acting context.)
|
part (Common in theater and film; informal for 'role'.)
Contrari
audience member (Refers to someone watching rather than performing.)
Temi
arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definizione
The person or character an actor acts as in a movie or play.
A character or part that an actor plays in a film, play, or other performance.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
3
szerep
B1
Schema d'uso:
the role of [social position]
Changing gender roles have reshaped the workplace.
A változó nemi szerepek átalakították a munka világát.
As a manager, your role includes making important decisions.
Vezetőként a szerepedhez hozzátartozik a fontos döntések meghozatala.
Cultural roles can influence personal choices.
Esempi per chi studia
A father’s role is different in every culture.
Az apai szerep minden kultúrában más.
Her role as a leader is important.
Vezetőként fontos szerepet tölt be.
My role at home is to help clean.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'job title' instead of social expectation.
Significato
Socially expected behavior
Collocazioni
gender roles
|traditional roles
|role expectations
Sinonimi
duty (Focuses on responsibilities rather than behavior patterns.)
|
responsibility (Highlights obligations within a social context.)
Contrari
freedom from obligation (Indicates absence of expected duties or behaviors.)
Temi
society
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The way someone is expected to act because of their place in society or a group.
The set of behaviors, rights, and responsibilities expected from someone because of their social position or status.
Grammatica
Forma base
role
IPA
GB/ɹˈoʊl/
US/ɹˈoʊl/
Sillabe e accento
role (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (role)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: role
- Plural: roles
Famiglia di parole
Forms
roles
noun
Related words
role-play
verb
Espressioni
lead role
1/lˈid ɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
Main character in performance
The most important part played by an actor in a play or movie.
Esempi
- She got the lead role in the new musical.
- He played the lead role in three films last year.
play a role
1/plˈeɪ ə ɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
Have an influence or effect
To be involved in something and help make it happen.
Esempi
- Diet plays a role in overall health.
- She played a key role in organizing the event.
role model
1/ɹˈoʊl mˈɑdəl/
fixed phrase
Person to be imitated
Someone people admire and want to be like.
Esempi
- He is a role model for young athletes.
- She has been my role model since I was young.
- Teachers can be positive role models for students.
- Teachers should be good role models for their students.