Nomen

die Funktion

function, role, position, capacity

Welche Funktion hat dieser Knopf?

What is the function of this button?

Er hat eine wichtige Funktion in der Firma.

He has an important position in the company.

Die Bremsen haben keine Funktion mehr.

The brakes no longer have any function.

to serve ((as sth.)) Diese Tasse dient als Stifthalter.

to have ((a function)) Das Gerät hat viele nützliche Funktionen.

Aufgabe (task), Rolle (role), Zweck (purpose)

From Latin 'functio' (performance, execution). Cognate with English 'function'.

Think of a 'function' key on a keyboard, which performs a specific task. The German word is very similar.

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