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The leader of a sports team. Corresponds to the German word 'Kapitän' (captain).
Der Captain der Eishockey-Mannschaft motivierte sein Team vor dem Spiel.
The captain of the ice hockey team motivated his team before the game.
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The commander of a ship or airplane. Corresponds to the German word 'Kapitän' (captain).
Kurz nach dem Start meldete sich der Captain aus dem Cockpit.
Shortly after takeoff, the captain spoke from the cockpit.
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An officer rank in the armed forces of various countries, generally corresponding to the German 'Hauptmann' (captain).
In der US Army befehligt ein Captain typischerweise eine Kompanie.
In the US Army, a captain typically commands a company.
The word 'Captain' is a direct loanword from English. It is mainly used in contexts that are strongly influenced by the English language, such as international sports, aviation, or the US military.
Der Captain der englischen Nationalmannschaft gab ein Interview.
The captain of the English national team gave an interview.
You can tell from the context whether it refers to an athlete, a pilot, or a soldier. Words like 'Mannschaft' (team) point to sports, 'Flugzeug' (airplane) to transportation, and 'Army' or 'Kompanie' (company) to the military.
Der Captain führte seine Mannschaft zum Sieg.
The captain led his team to victory.
In ice hockey, and often in other team sports as well, the captain wears a 'C' on the jersey as a visible sign. This symbol marks the leadership role on the team.
Nur der Spieler mit dem „C“ auf der Brust darf mit dem Schiedsrichter sprechen.
Only the player with the 'C' on his chest is allowed to speak with the referee.
Especially on international airlines, passengers often hear the form of address 'Captain' in announcements. This supports international clarity and sounds modern.
„This is your Captain speaking“, hörte man aus dem Lautsprecher.
'This is your Captain speaking,' could be heard over the loudspeaker.
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Both words can refer to the leader of a sports team. “Kapitän” is the usual standard German term, while “Captain” names the same role using an anglicized form and may be used especially in an English-influenced setting. In a normal German report, “Kapitän” is therefore usually the better choice.
Der Captain begrüßte die Spieler vor dem internationalen Match.
The captain welcomed the players before the international match.
Der Kapitän führte die Mannschaft im deutschen Ligaspiel auf das Feld.
The captain led the team onto the field for the German league match.
