How do you say "What was your role?" in German?

"What was your role?" in German is "Was war Ihre Rolle?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘What was your role?’ in German

Q: What does "Was war Ihre Rolle?" mean in English?

"Was war Ihre Rolle?" means "What was your role?" in English. Usage tip: 'Ihre' is formal 'your.' In job interviews in Germany, formal language is usually the safest default.

Was war Ihre Rolle?

💬 Usage Tip: 'Ihre' is formal 'your.' In job interviews in Germany, formal language is usually the safest default.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Many German interviews still begin with 'Sie' rather than 'du,' especially in traditional companies.

Phrase Breakdown

Was

war

Ihre

Rolle

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