No. 832 in Icelandic
hlutverki
"Role" or "function."
In a sentence
Leikarinn stóð sig vel í sínu hlutverki.
The actor performed well in their role.
Here, 'hlutverk' refers to a role or character that the actor portrays.
Í þessu hlutverki mannsins í náttúrunni skiptist ábyrgðin á milli okkar.
In this role of humans in nature, the responsibility is shared among us.
In this sentence, 'hlutverk' describes a figurative role or duty humans have within the context of nature.
Hlutverki félagslegra stofnana er að styðja samfélagið.
The role of social institutions is to support the community.
Here, 'hlutverk' identifies a function or responsibility of social institutions.
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