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An outdated or formal/learned spelling of 'Funktion'. It refers to the task, role, or purpose that a person or thing has.
In alten Schriften wird die 'Function' des Staates oft als Schutz der Bürger beschrieben.
In old writings, the 'Function' of the state is often described as protecting its citizens.
The spelling 'Function' with 'c' is outdated in German. In modern texts, only the spelling 'Funktion' with 'k' is used. 'Function' is now found almost only in historical documents.
In einem Buch von 1850 las er von der „Function des Amtes“.
In a book from 1850, he read about the 'Function des Amtes' (function of the office).
Although the word looks like the English 'function', this spelling is incorrect in modern German. The correct German spelling is 'Funktion'. Using 'Function' today seems unusual or incorrect.
Welche Funktion hat dieser Schalter?
What function does this switch have?
All related words are also written with 'k' today. These include the verb 'funktionieren' (to function/work) and the adjective 'funktional' (functional).
Mein neuer Drucker funktioniert einwandfrei.
My new printer works perfectly.
