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cockpit
The space in an aircraft from which the pilots control the aircraft. It contains all the instruments and controls.
Die Tür zum Cockpit muss während des gesamten Fluges verschlossen bleiben.
The door to the cockpit must remain locked throughout the entire flight.
The word 'Cockpit' comes from English and is used in German with the same meaning for the control area in aircraft or race cars. The pronunciation is very similar to English.
Der Pilot erklärte den Kindern die Instrumente im Cockpit.
The pilot explained the instruments in the cockpit to the children.
To express movement into the control area, you use 'ins Cockpit' (accusative). To describe being there, you use 'im Cockpit' (dative).
Der Pilot steigt ins Cockpit.
The pilot gets into the cockpit.
In a figurative sense, 'Cockpit' (cockpit) refers to a central control unit, often in a digital or business context. Common combinations are 'digitales Cockpit' (digital cockpit) or 'Management-Cockpit' (management cockpit).
Mit dem neuen Software-Cockpit haben wir alle Verkaufszahlen im Blick.
With the new software cockpit, we have all sales figures in view.
Whether the cockpit of an aircraft or a race car is meant can be recognized from context. Words like 'Pilot' (pilot) or 'fliegen' (to fly) point to an aircraft, while 'Fahrer' (driver) or 'Rennen' (race) point to a race car.
Der Formel-1-Fahrer blieb nach dem Unfall unverletzt in seinem Cockpit.
The Formula 1 driver remained unharmed in his cockpit after the accident.
cabin / booth
'Kabine' and 'Cockpit' can both mean a separated area in a vehicle or aircraft. However, 'Kabine' is broader: it can be the space for passengers, crew, or the driver. 'Cockpit' is more specific and means the place from which an airplane or race car is controlled. In an airplane, the passengers sit in the cabin, and the pilots sit in the cockpit. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in airplanes. The important point is: 'Cockpit' has to do with controlling the vehicle and with instruments; 'Kabine' does not necessarily.
Vor dem Start prüft die Pilotin im Cockpit alle Instrumente.
Before takeoff, the pilot checks all the instruments in the cockpit.
Während des Fluges bleibt das Licht in der Kabine gedimmt.
During the flight, the lights in the cabin remain dimmed.