cape
das Cape, die Capes
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cape
A sleeveless, cloak-like coat that is placed over the shoulders and fastened at the front. It is often worn as a fashion accessory or as part of a uniform.
Zum Abendkleid trug sie ein elegantes Cape aus Samt.
She wore an elegant velvet cape with her evening dress.
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A headland that extends far out into the sea. This term is mainly used in geographical proper names.
Die Seefahrer umrundeten das gefährliche Cape Horn.
The sailors rounded the dangerous Cape Horn.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Capes |
| genitive | des Capes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Cape | die Capes |
| accusative | das Cape | die Capes |
| dative | dem Cape | den Capes |
| genitive | des Capes | der Capes |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Cape' has two main meanings. The context makes clear what is meant: in fashion and clothing, it is a cape or cloak. In geography, it is a headland that projects into the sea.
Sie trug ein warmes Cape über ihrem Kleid.
She wore a warm cape over her dress.
When referring to the garment, 'Cape' is often used with verbs such as 'tragen' (to wear) or 'sich umlegen' (to wrap around oneself). Material descriptions such as 'ein Cape aus Wolle' (a cape made of wool) are also common.
Er legte sich bei dem kalten Wind sein Cape um die Schultern.
In the cold wind, he wrapped his cape around his shoulders.
In its geographical meaning, 'Cape' is almost always part of a proper name, such as 'Cape Canaveral' or 'Cape Town' (Kapstadt). Typical verbs in this context are 'umrunden' (to round) or 'passieren' (to pass).
Die Rakete startete von Cape Canaveral.
The rocket launched from Cape Canaveral.
cape
Kap and Cape can both refer to a headland that extends far out into the sea. “Kap” is the German geographical term, while “Cape” is mainly used in geographical proper names. Use “Kap” for a general description and “Cape” when the English-influenced name is meant.
Auf der englischen Karte war die Landspitze als Cape Wrath eingetragen.
On the English map, the headland was marked as Cape Wrath.
Das Schiff umfuhr das felsige Kap an der Südspitze der Insel.
The ship sailed around the rocky cape at the southern tip of the island.
