German NOUN B1 Rank 824

die Funktion

function

die Funktion, die Funktionen

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Funktion, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Funktion vs Rolle

role / roll

“Die Rolle” and “die Funktion” can both refer to a person’s contribution in an organization. “Die Funktion” sounds more official and names a defined office or position, while “die Rolle” places greater emphasis on the behavior expected in that context. “Funktion” often fits official positions, while “Rolle” fits social interaction.

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Funktion

Ihre offizielle Funktion im Verein ist die Leitung der Mitgliederverwaltung.

Her official position in the club is head of membership administration.

Rolle

In ihrer Rolle im Verein kümmert sie sich um neue Mitglieder.

In her role in the club, she takes care of new members.

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