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Captain in German

Captain in German is Kapitän

Example Sentences

  • Ich habe einen Freund, dessen Vater Kapitän eines großen Schiffes ist.
    I have a friend whose father is the captain of a big ship. Source
  • Er wurde zum Kapitän der Mannschaft gewählt.
    He was elected captain of the team. Source
  • Ich bin nicht der Kapitän der neuen Mannschaft.
    I am not the captain of the new team. Source
  • Hier spricht der Kapitän.
    This is your captain speaking. Source

More Examples of Captain in German

  • Ein Hauptmann ist mehr als ein Sergeant.
    A captain is above a sergeant. Source
  • Ich bin der Herr meines Schicksals; ich bin der Hauptmann meiner Seele.
    I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. Source

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