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die Cap
cap
A sporty hat with a stiff brim at the front, often also referred to as a baseball cap.
example
Er trägt fast immer eine Cap, um sich vor der Sonne zu schützen.
He almost always wears a cap to protect himself from the sun.
die Cap
cap
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Meanings
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Origin of the word
'Die Cap' (cap) is a loanword from English ('cap'). It has become established in German as a common term for a baseball cap and is used like a German word.
EXAMPLE
Diese Cap habe ich in New York gekauft.
I bought this cap in New York.
Register and style
The word 'Cap' (cap) is especially common in colloquial language and among younger people. It is understood as a fashionable and sporty accessory.
EXAMPLE
Viele Jugendliche tragen Caps von ihrer Lieblingssportmannschaft.
Many young people wear caps from their favorite sports team.
Typical verbs
The most common verbs used with 'Cap' (cap) are 'tragen' (to wear) and 'aufsetzen' (to put on). You can also wear a cap 'verkehrt herum' (backwards).
EXAMPLE
Er hat seine Cap aufgesetzt, bevor er aus dem Haus ging.
He put on his cap before leaving the house.
Compare with
Cap vs Hut
hat
'der Hut' and 'die Cap' are both head coverings. They can be confused because both are worn on the head and often protect against the sun. However, 'der Hut' is more general and normally has a brim, meaning an edge around the crown. 'die Cap' is sportier and has a stiff brim at the front. In everyday language, people say 'Cap' when they mean a baseball cap or a similar sporty hat. 'Hut' is more suitable for classic, elegant, or wide-brimmed head coverings.
Cap
Beim Joggen trägt Max eine schwarze Cap gegen die Sonne.
When jogging, Max wears a black cap to protect himself from the sun.
Hut
Zum Sommerkleid trägt sie einen hellen Hut mit breiter Krempe.
She wears a light-colored hat with a wide brim with her summer dress.
In real life
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