der Kapitän
Translation
captain
Examples
Der Kapitän steuert das Schiff sicher.
The captain steers the ship safely.
Er ist der Kapitän unserer Fußballmannschaft.
He is the captain of our football team.
Grammar Patterns
((the captain)) ((of sth.)) the captain of sth. He is the captain of the ship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anführer, Leiter, Schiffsführer
Etymology
From Latin 'caput' (head), meaning 'head man' or 'chief'. Cognate with English 'captain'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'captain'. Just remember it applies to ships, planes, and sports teams.