Die Funktion
Example: Die Funktion dieses Knopfs ist das Licht einzuschalten.
Definition
"Die Funktion" refers to the specific purpose or role of an object, system, or element, such as how a button works to turn on a light. It describes what something is designed or expected to do in a particular context.
Etymology
The word "die Funktion" comes from the Latin word 'functio,' meaning performance or execution. It entered German through scientific and technical language, emphasizing the idea of carrying out a task or role. Did you know that 'Funktion' originally described mathematical relations before becoming common in everyday language?
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"Die Funktion" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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