No. 645 in Norwegian
hovedrollen
The main role.
In a sentence
Han fikk hovedrollen i skolens teaterstykke.
He got the lead role in the school's play.
The term 'hovedrollen' here refers to the primary or lead role in a theatrical production, emphasizing its usage in contexts of acting or drama.
Jeg synes hun passet perfekt til hovedrollen i filmen.
I think she suited the lead role in the movie perfectly.
In this case, 'hovedrollen' is used to describe the major role in a film, showing its flexibility in different media contexts.
Å ta på seg hovedrollen i prosjektet krever mye ansvar.
Taking the leading role in the project requires a lot of responsibility.
Here, 'hovedrollen' metaphorically indicates taking a leading or primary position in a project, showcasing its figurative usage beyond acting.
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