Dutch

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Etymology

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From hoofd +‎ rol. Compare German Hauptrolle.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoːft.rɔl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: hoofd‧rol

Noun

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hoofdrol m (plural hoofdrollen, diminutive hoofdrolletje n)

  1. (film, theater) lead role, leading role
  2. (by extension) protagonist

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