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An outdated or formal/learned spelling of 'Funktion'.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The spelling 'Function' with 'c' is outdated in German.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 'Function' is now found almost only in historical documents.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.
role / roll
'die Rolle' and 'die Function' can both mean the task or purpose of someone or something. 'Rolle' is a normal modern word and fits many everyday situations. 'Function' is an old or very learned/formal spelling of 'Funktion' and feels unusual today. Learners may confuse the words because the meaning is similar. In normal German, you should almost always use 'Rolle' or the modern form 'Funktion'. 'Function' is more appropriate when quoting an old text or deliberately showing an old spelling.
In dem alten Buch wird die Function der Maschine genau beschrieben.
In the old book, the function of the machine is described in detail.
Im Team hat jeder eine klare Rolle.
Everyone on the team has a clear role.