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role / part
The role of a character in a play, film, or opera. It can also refer to the musical or dance part of an individual person in a performance.
Er hat den Part des Bösewichts im neuen Kinofilm übernommen.
He took on the role of the villain in the new movie.
part
A part, section, or share of something larger.
Den kreativen Part des Projekts übernehme ich gerne.
I'm happy to take on the creative part of the project.
The meaning of 'Part' becomes clear from the context. If it is about theater, film, or music, it means the role. If it is about work, projects, or tasks, it means someone's share of something.
Sie singt den schwierigsten Part in der Oper.
She sings the most difficult part in the opera.
In an artistic context, 'Part' is often combined with verbs like 'spielen' (to play), 'singen' (to sing), 'tanzen' (to dance), or 'übernehmen' (to take on). For example, you can have a 'Gesangspart' (singing part) or a 'Sprechpart' (speaking part).
Der Schauspieler lernte seinen Part für das neue Stück.
The actor learned his part for the new play.
When it is about a share or contribution, typical phrases are 'seinen Part erledigen' (to do one's part), 'den schwierigen Part übernehmen' (to take on the difficult part), or 'der kreative Part von etwas sein' (to be the creative part of something).
Jeder im Team muss seinen Part zum Erfolg beitragen.
Everyone on the team has to contribute their part to the success.
role / roll
“Die Rolle” and “der Part” can both refer to a person’s share in a performance. “Rolle” usually means the character being portrayed, while “Part” emphasizes the assigned share of the dialogue, music, or dancing. When talking about the character, “Rolle” is appropriate; when referring to the specific part in the performance, “Part” is often used.
Im neuen Stück übernimmt Lena den Part mit dem langen Schlussmonolog.
In the new play, Lena takes the part with the long closing monologue.
Im neuen Stück spielt Lena die Rolle einer Ärztin.
In the new play, Lena plays the role of a doctor.
