noun
role, roll
B1
Rolle (die) means role (a part or function) and roll (a cylindrical item, e.g., roll of paper). Gender: feminine (die Rolle). Plural: Rollen. Declension: nominative/accusative die Rollen, genitive der Rollen, dative den Rollen. Common in both theatrical and material contexts.
Examples
Sie spielt die Hauptrolle im neuen Theaterstück.
She plays the lead role in the new play.
Sie spielt eine wichtige Rolle im Projekt.
She plays an important role in the project.
Er holte eine neue Rolle Klebeband aus der Schublade.
He took a new roll of tape out of the drawer.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a film reel (Rolle) or a person taking a role on stage.
Rolle sounds like 'roll' — think of a scroll or a roll of tape.
die = picture a ribbon (feminine image) wrapped around the Rolle.
Notes
Rolle has multiple senses (a job/part someone performs, or a cylindrical object like a roll or reel). Context determines meaning.