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Funktion

function

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Meaning of Funktion

the purpose or job of something

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German/fʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːn/
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Funktion synonyms

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What's the difference between Funktion / Aufgabe / Zweck / Einsatz / Rolle / Funktionalität

🇩🇪German
Funktion

function — the purpose or job of something

B1Often
A
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Aufgabe

General word for a task, duty, or assignment; in the sense of function it emphasizes what something is supposed to do.

B1Very Often

Die Aufgabe des Herzens ist es, Blut durch den Körper zu pumpen.

Задача сердца — перекачивать кровь по всему телу.

Z
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Zweck

Means purpose, aim, or intended use; close to “what it is for.”

B1Very Often

Der Zweck dieses Knopfs ist das schnelle Ausschalten des Geräts.

Назначение этой кнопки — быстро выключать устройство.

E
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Einsatz

Used when something is applied or put to use in practice; focuses on where and how it is used.

B1Often

Der Einsatz von Solarzellen hat hier eine wichtige Funktion.

Использование солнечных батарей здесь выполняет важную функцию.

R
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Rolle

Means the part or importance something has in a system; often close to “role” or “function within a process.”

B1Very Often

Die Rolle der Leber im Körper ist sehr wichtig.

Роль печени в организме очень важна.

F
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Funktionalität

Refers to the set of functions or useful capabilities; used mostly for technical devices, programs, and systems.

B1Often

Die neue Funktionalität der App erleichtert die Arbeit.

Новая функциональность приложения облегчает работу.

A
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Arbeit

Common word for work or activity; as a synonym of function it fits only in the sense of a task being carried out.

B1Very Often

Die Arbeit der Nieren ist für den Körper lebenswichtig.

Работа почек жизненно важна для организма.

T
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Tätigkeit

Means an activity, action, or process; in the sense of function it stresses carrying out a specific activity.

B1Often

Die Tätigkeit des Magens beginnt schon mit dem Zerkleinern der Nahrung.

Функция желудка начинается уже с измельчения пищи.

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Funktion translation: function. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Funktion

/fʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːn/

Funktion translation

function

Funktion transcription

/fʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːn/

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Funktion meaning: what does it mean?

der Zweck oder die Aufgabe von etwas

Funktion pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Funktion is pronounced as /fʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Funktion part of Programming vocabulary?

Yes, Funktion (function) can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Funktion part of Professional English vocabulary?

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