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role

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/roʊl/ · role

The function or position that someone or something has in a situation, organization, or relationship.

Meanings

nounliterary

The function or position that someone or something has in a situation, organization, or relationship.

وہ کردار یا عہدہ جو کسی شخص یا چیز کا کسی صورت حال، تنظیم یا تعلق میں ہوتا ہے۔

کردار

kirdar

Synonyms

characterpositionfunctionکردارعہدہنقش

Antonyms

disregardneglectنظریں اندازغفلت

Common Collocations

  • lead role
  • supporting role
  • role model

Example Sentences

His role in the company is crucial for its success.

کمپنی میں اس کا کردار اس کی کامیابی کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔

Company mein is ka kirdar is ki kamiyabi ke liye bohot ahem hai.

She played a significant role in the community.

اس نے کمیونٹی میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کیا۔

Us ne community mein aik ahem kirdar ada kiya.

Understanding your role can help you perform better.

اپنے کردار کو سمجھنا آپ کی کارکردگی کو بہتر بنانے میں مددگار ہو سکتا ہے۔

Apne kirdar ko samajhna aap ki karkardagi ko behtar banane mein madadgar ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

roll:While 'role' refers to a part played by someone, 'roll' refers to a cylindrical object or to rotate.

Word Family

role-playing
verbکردار ادا کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'role' as in playing a part in a theater.

Imagine an actor on stage taking a bow after performing.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر انسان کا ایک اپنا کردار ہے، اس کا حال اس کی تقدیر ہے۔

Har insaan ka aik apna kirdar hai, is ka haal is ki taqdeer hai.

Every person has their own role, their fate is tied to their condition.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اپنی بساط سے بڑھ کر کام نہ کرنا。

Apni basat se barh kar kaam na karna.

Do not exceed your capabilities.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "rôle" — part or character in a play

First known use: 16th century

The word 'role' has its origins in the French word 'rôle,' which referred to a scroll of paper containing a part to be played in a performance.