Funktion - translation, pronunciation and examples
function
the purpose or job of something
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Hauptfunktion
Grundfunktion
wichtige Funktion
Funktion des Systems
Funktion des Geräts
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function — the purpose or job of something
General word for a task, duty, or assignment; in the sense of function it emphasizes what something is supposed to do.
Means purpose, aim, or intended use; close to “what it is for.”
Used when something is applied or put to use in practice; focuses on where and how it is used.
Means the part or importance something has in a system; often close to “role” or “function within a process.”
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Funktion synonyms
What's the difference between Funktion / Aufgabe / Zweck / Einsatz / Rolle / Funktionalität
function — the purpose or job of something
Die Funktion dieser Taste ist einfach.
Функция этой кнопки проста.
General word for a task, duty, or assignment; in the sense of function it emphasizes what something is supposed to do.
Die Aufgabe des Herzens ist es, Blut durch den Körper zu pumpen.
Задача сердца — перекачивать кровь по всему телу.
Means purpose, aim, or intended use; close to “what it is for.”
Der Zweck dieses Knopfs ist das schnelle Ausschalten des Geräts.
Назначение этой кнопки — быстро выключать устройство.
Used when something is applied or put to use in practice; focuses on where and how it is used.
Der Einsatz von Solarzellen hat hier eine wichtige Funktion.
Использование солнечных батарей здесь выполняет важную функцию.
Means the part or importance something has in a system; often close to “role” or “function within a process.”
Die Rolle der Leber im Körper ist sehr wichtig.
Роль печени в организме очень важна.
Refers to the set of functions or useful capabilities; used mostly for technical devices, programs, and systems.
Die neue Funktionalität der App erleichtert die Arbeit.
Новая функциональность приложения облегчает работу.
Common word for work or activity; as a synonym of function it fits only in the sense of a task being carried out.
Die Arbeit der Nieren ist für den Körper lebenswichtig.
Работа почек жизненно важна для организма.
Means an activity, action, or process; in the sense of function it stresses carrying out a specific activity.
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 examples
Die Funktion dieser Taste ist einfach.
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.
Funktion definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Funktion dieser Taste ist einfach. Translation: Функция этой кнопки проста.
Is Funktion part of Programming vocabulary?
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