role
gb/ɹˈoʊl/ us/ɹˈoʊl/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 500
szerep, feladatkör, társadalmi szerep
NOMINO
A2
1
szerep
B1
feladatkör
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'role' with 'roll'; 'role' refers to duties, while 'roll' is something that turns or a small piece of bread.
Maana
A person's function or duty
Miunganiko ya maneno
play a role
|role model
|key role
|take on a role
|role in society
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
irrelevance (Indicates having no meaningful part or duty in a situation.)
Mada
work
|society
|organization
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
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.
NOMINO
A2
2
szerep
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners mistakenly use 'character' when referring to the actor's job rather than the fictional person they play.
Maana
Character played by an actor
Miunganiko ya maneno
leading role
|supporting role
|cast in the role
|play the role of
Visawe
character (General term for the fictional person portrayed; not limited to acting context.)
|
part (Common in theater and film; informal for 'role'.)
Vinyume
audience member (Refers to someone watching rather than performing.)
Mada
arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Ufafanuzi
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.
NOMINO
B1
3
szerep
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'job title' instead of social expectation.
Maana
Socially expected behavior
Miunganiko ya maneno
gender roles
|traditional roles
|role expectations
Visawe
duty (Focuses on responsibilities rather than behavior patterns.)
|
responsibility (Highlights obligations within a social context.)
Vinyume
freedom from obligation (Indicates absence of expected duties or behaviors.)
Mada
society
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
role
IPA
GB/ɹˈoʊl/
US/ɹˈoʊl/
Silabi na mkazo
role (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (role)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: role
- Plural: roles
Familia ya neno
Forms
roles
noun
Related words
role-play
verb
Semi
lead role
1/lˈid ɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
Main character in performance
The most important part played by an actor in a play or movie.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.