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.
In real life
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