Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The person who commands a ship or aircraft and is responsible for it.
Natural examples
Der Kapitän prüfte vor der Abfahrt die Wetterkarte.
The captain checked the weather chart before departure.
Die Kapitänin begrüßte die Passagiere an Bord.
The captain welcomed the passengers aboard.
Unser Kapitän sprach nach dem Spiel mit der Presse.
Our team captain spoke to the press after the game.
Usage note
Kapitän is masculine; Kapitänin is the feminine form. In sports, it also means team captain.
Mini-lesson: Kapitän
The person who commands a ship or aircraft and is responsible for it. Kapitän is masculine; Kapitänin is the feminine form. In sports, it also means team captain.
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