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A medium-sized warship used for various tasks such as escort duty, anti-submarine warfare, and surveillance. In the modern navy, it is often smaller than a destroyer but larger than a corvette.
Die Fregatte 'Hamburg' kehrt nach einem mehrmonatigen Einsatz in den Heimathafen zurück.
The frigate 'Hamburg' is returning to its home port after a mission lasting several months.
To distinguish the meanings, pay attention to the context. Words like 'Marine' (navy), 'Einsatz' (mission), or modern ship names point to the present-day warship. Terms like 'Museum' (museum), 'Segel' (sails), or a century before the 20th century refer to the historical sailing ship.
Die deutsche Marine stellt eine neue Fregatte in Dienst.
The German navy is commissioning a new frigate.
In the context of the modern navy, 'Fregatte' (frigate) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'eine Fregatte in Dienst stellen' (to commission a frigate), 'auf einer Fregatte dienen' (to serve on a frigate), or 'eine Fregatte läuft aus' (a frigate sets sail/leaves port).
Die Fregatte 'Bayern' befindet sich auf einem Auslandseinsatz.
The frigate 'Bayern' is on an overseas mission.
This meaning of the word belongs to military terminology, especially naval terminology. In everyday life, it is only used when talking about this topic.
Die Fregatte ist ein wichtiger Schiffstyp in vielen modernen Marinen.
The frigate is an important type of ship in many modern navies.
In a historical context, you often find 'Fregatte' (frigate) in connection with words like 'Modell' (model), 'Nachbau' (replica), or in descriptions of naval battles of the past.
Der Nachbau einer historischen Fregatte liegt im Hafen von Amsterdam.
The replica of a historical frigate is docked in the port of Amsterdam.
cruiser
'der Kreuzer' and 'die Fregatte' are both names for warships. For that reason, they can be confused, especially in texts about the navy or history. A cruiser is a large, fast, and heavily armed warship. A frigate is usually a medium-sized warship and is often used for protection, surveillance, or anti-submarine warfare. Historically, 'Fregatte' can also mean a fast sailing warship. As a simple guideline: 'Kreuzer' emphasizes size and heavy armament more, while 'Fregatte' emphasizes specific tasks and medium size more.
Zur Überwachung des Seegebiets wurde eine Fregatte geschickt.
A frigate was sent to monitor the sea area.
Der Kreuzer fuhr mit hoher Geschwindigkeit an der Küste entlang.
The cruiser traveled along the coast at high speed.