A2 noun Neutral #354 am häufigsten

function

/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

The purpose or special duty that a person or thing has. It can also refer to a formal social event or a party.

Beispiele

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1

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

2

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

3

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
function
Verb
function
Adverb
functionally
Adjektiv
functional
Verwandt
functionality
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'Fun' in 'Function' - if a tool is 'Functional', it's 'fun' because it actually works!

Schnelles Quiz

The primary ______ of a pen is to write.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: function

Beispiele

1

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

everyday

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

2

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

formal

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

3

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

informal

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

4

In this essay, we will analyze the function of the heart in the body.

academic

In this essay, we will analyze the function of the heart in the body.

5

The marketing department has an important function in our company strategy.

business

The marketing department has an important function in our company strategy.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
function
Verb
function
Adverb
functionally
Adjektiv
functional
Verwandt
functionality

Häufige Kollokationen

primary function primary function
social function social function
perform a function perform a function
vital function vital function
brain function brain function

Häufige Phrasen

form follows function

form follows function

administrative function

administrative function

public function

public function

Wird oft verwechselt mit

function vs purpose

Purpose is the reason why something exists, while function is the specific way it works or the job it does.

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Nutzungshinweise

When referring to a social event, 'function' usually implies it is formal or work-related rather than just a casual party.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'work' as a noun when they mean 'function' (e.g., 'the work of this tool' instead of 'the function of this tool').

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'Fun' in 'Function' - if a tool is 'Functional', it's 'fun' because it actually works!

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin word 'functio', meaning performance or execution.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one function, two functions Often used with 'of': the function of the liver
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Kultureller Kontext

In business culture, attending a 'function' often means a semi-formal networking event.

Schnelles Quiz

The primary ______ of a pen is to write.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: function

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A1

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and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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