frigate
Loading your saved state.
frigate
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.
frigate
A historical type of sailing warship from the 17th to 19th centuries, known for its speed and carrying its main armament on a single continuous gun deck.
Im Museum war das detailgetreue Modell einer historischen Fregatte aus dem 18. Jahrhundert ausgestellt.
The museum displayed a detailed model of a historical frigate from the 18th century.
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
Both words can refer to a versatile warship, but the precise term depends on the period and the classification system of the navy in question. Kreuzer refers to a large, fast, heavily armed ship; Fregatte usually refers to a medium-sized ship used for tasks such as escort duty or surveillance.
Die mittelgroße Fregatte begleitet den Konvoi und überwacht das Seegebiet.
The medium-sized frigate accompanies the convoy and monitors the maritime area.
Der große Kreuzer wurde für verschiedene militärische Aufgaben auf See eingesetzt.
The large cruiser was used for various military tasks at sea.
