die Kanzel
pulpit
An elevated platform in a church from which the pastor or priest delivers the sermon.
EXAMPLE
Der Priester bestieg die Kanzel, um seine Predigt zu beginnen.
The priest mounted the pulpit to begin his sermon.
die Kanzel
pulpit
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Meanings
die Kanzel
hunting blind
In hunting terminology, a covered, elevated hide that serves hunters as a place to wait and observe.
EXAMPLE
Der Jäger saß stundenlang auf der Kanzel und wartete auf ein Wildschwein.
The hunter sat for hours in the hunting blind and waited for a wild boar.
die Kanzel
cockpit canopy
The glass-enclosed cockpit of an aircraft, especially in older or larger models.
EXAMPLE
Durch die große Glaskanzel des Bombers hatten die Piloten eine hervorragende Sicht.
Through the bomber's large glass cockpit canopy, the pilots had an excellent view.
Usage tips
Meaning in context
You can always recognize the meaning of 'Kanzel' (pulpit / hunting blind / cockpit canopy) from context. In a church, it is the place for the sermon; in the forest, an elevated hide for hunters; and in an aircraft, the glass-enclosed pilot's cabin.
EXAMPLE
Der Pfarrer sprach von der Kanzel zur Gemeinde.
The pastor spoke to the congregation from the pulpit.
Typical verbs (church)
In a religious context, 'Kanzel' (pulpit) is often used with the verbs 'predigen' (to preach) or 'sprechen' (to speak). The movement to it is described with 'auf die Kanzel steigen' (to climb up to the pulpit) or 'die Kanzel besteigen' (to mount the pulpit).
EXAMPLE
Der Bischof wird heute von der Kanzel predigen.
The bishop will preach from the pulpit today.
Hunting terminology
As a hunter's elevated hide, 'Kanzel' (hunting blind) is a technical term from hunting language. It refers to a usually enclosed and covered structure that offers protection from the weather.
EXAMPLE
Vom Waldrand aus konnte man die hölzerne Kanzel gut sehen.
From the edge of the forest, you could clearly see the wooden hunting blind.
Context: aviation
The term 'Kanzel' (cockpit canopy) for an aircraft cockpit is used mainly for older aircraft, bombers, or gliders with large, dome-like glazing. It emphasizes the glassy, dome-like shape of the cockpit.
EXAMPLE
Die Piloten hatten aus der vollverglasten Kanzel eine perfekte Rundumsicht.
From the fully glazed cockpit canopy, the pilots had a perfect all-around view.
Compare with
Kanzel vs Cockpit
cockpit
Cockpit and Kanzel can both refer to an aircraft’s flight deck. Kanzel is especially common for older or larger aircraft and sounds more specialized or historical, while Cockpit is the general term used today. Cockpit is usually the right choice for modern aircraft; Kanzel can also be used for older models.
Kanzel
Bei dem alten Flugzeug war die verglaste Kanzel deutlich kleiner als bei modernen Maschinen.
The old aircraft had a glass-enclosed cockpit that was significantly smaller than those of modern aircraft.
Cockpit
Die Piloten überprüften vor dem Start alle Instrumente im Cockpit.
Before takeoff, the pilots checked all the instruments in the cockpit.
In real life
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