die Fregatte
Translation
frigate
Examples
Die Fregatte liegt im Hafen.
The frigate is in the harbour.
Eine neue Fregatte wurde in Dienst gestellt.
A new frigate was commissioned.
Grammar Patterns
to serve on a frigate to serve on a frigate The sailor serves on a frigate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Other ship types: der Zerstörer (destroyer), der Kreuzer (cruiser)
Etymology
From Italian 'fregata', an international term for this type of ship.
Memory Tips
This is a cognate in many languages (English 'frigate', French 'frégate'), making it easy to remember if you know the term elsewhere.