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capo
The leader of a fan group, especially football ultras, who coordinates the chants and support for the team.
Der Capo stand mit dem Megafon auf dem Zaun und heizte die Stimmung im Fanblock an.
The capo stood on the fence with the megaphone and fired up the atmosphere in the fan section.
The word 'Capo' comes from Italian and means 'head' or 'leader'. This explains the meanings that refer to a person in charge, such as the leader of a fan group or a criminal group.
Er wurde zum Capo seiner Abteilung ernannt.
He was appointed capo of his department.
Since the word has several meanings, context is crucial. If people are talking about a stadium and fan chants, it means the fan leader. If it is about crime films or the Mafia, it means the boss. In the context of music and guitars, it refers to the technical accessory.
Im Stadion hörte man den Capo die neuen Lieder anstimmen.
In the stadium, you could hear the capo starting the new songs.
In the meaning 'Fan-Anführer' (fan leader), 'Capo' is a specific term from the ultra scene in football. Outside this context, the word is hardly used for this role.
Der Capo ist für die Choreografie in der Fankurve verantwortlich.
The capo is responsible for the choreography in the supporters' section.
The meaning 'Mafia-Boss' (Mafia boss) is known in German mainly through films, books, and series. In real everyday German life, you will hardly hear this term unless people are talking about organized crime in this fictional or journalistic context.
Die Serie erzählt die Geschichte eines mächtigen Capos in New York.
The series tells the story of a powerful capo in New York.
As an abbreviation for 'Kapodaster' (capo), 'Capo' is a technical term among musicians, especially guitarists. In a music store or at a band rehearsal, everyone will understand this term.
Kannst du mir mal deinen Capo leihen? Ich habe meinen vergessen.
Can you lend me your capo for a moment? I forgot mine.
boss
'der Boss' and 'der Capo' can both mean a leader, but they belong to different areas. 'Boss' is a general, colloquial word for a manager or leader, including in a criminal organization. 'Capo' is more specific: it can be the leader of a football fan group or a high-ranking member of the Mafia. You would not say 'Capo' for a normal supervisor in an office. The words can be confused because both express power or leadership. 'Boss' can be used more broadly; 'Capo' only fits in certain groups or milieus.
Vor dem Spiel gibt der Capo den Rhythmus für die Gesänge der Fans vor.
Before the match, the capo sets the rhythm for the fans' chants.
Im Büro fragt jeder zuerst den Boss, bevor eine wichtige Entscheidung fällt.
At the office, everyone asks the boss first before an important decision is made.