batch / bit part / rank
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batch
A specific quantity of a product that is made in a single production run.
Die gesamte Charge Joghurt musste wegen eines Produktionsfehlers zurückgerufen werden.
The entire batch of yogurt had to be recalled because of a production defect.
bit part
A small, insignificant role in a play or film, often without any lines.
Am Anfang seiner Karriere spielte er nur kleine Chargen am Stadttheater.
At the beginning of his career, he only played small bit parts at the municipal theater.
rank
A military or official service rank or level of rank.
Er bekleidete eine hohe Charge im Außenministerium.
He held a high rank in the Foreign Ministry.
'Die Charge' is a false friend of the English word 'charge'. It does not mean 'cost', 'fee', 'accusation', or 'electric charge'. The German meanings are very specific and refer to production, theater, or the military.
Die Chargennummer finden Sie auf dem Deckel des Produkts.
You can find the batch number on the lid of the product.
The word 'Charge' is rather technical in all of its meanings. It is rarely used in normal everyday conversation.
Der Logistikleiter prüft die ausgehende Charge.
The logistics manager checks the outgoing batch.
In the field of production and industry, 'Charge' (batch) refers to a quantity that was produced in one operation. An important word in this context is 'Chargennummer' (batch number), which is used for identification.
Wegen eines Fehlers musste die gesamte Charge zurückgerufen werden.
Because of a defect, the entire batch had to be recalled.
When theater, opera, or film is being discussed, 'Charge' (bit part) means a small, insignificant supporting role, often even without lines. Typical verbs are 'spielen' (to play) or 'übernehmen' (to take on).
Als junger Schauspieler hat er am Anfang nur Chargen gespielt.
As a young actor, he only played bit parts at the beginning.
In a military or administrative context, 'Charge' (rank) refers to a service rank or level of rank. It is often used with verbs such as 'bekleiden' (to hold) or 'innehaben' (to occupy/hold).
Er hat eine hohe Charge im Verteidigungsministerium inne.
He holds a high rank in the Ministry of Defense.
role / roll
“Die Rolle” and “die Charge” can both refer to a character in a film or play. “Rolle” is neutral and can refer to a role of any size, while “Charge” means a small, usually insignificant and often stereotyped supporting role, frequently without any lines of its own. “Rolle” is used for a normal character role, and “Charge” for this kind of supporting role.
Tom hat in dem Film nur eine kleine Charge ohne eigenen Text.
Tom has only a small bit part in the film, without any lines of his own.
Tom spielt in dem Film die Rolle des Lehrers.
Tom plays the role of the teacher in the film.
