NOUN
Kapitänin/kapiˈtɛːnɪn/female captain; (ship) captain (female)
Kapitänin is a German noun that means female captain or (ship) captain (female). It is pronounced /kapiˈtɛːnɪn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kapitäninnen".
Definitions
1.female person who is the captain or leader of a ship, boat, or aircraft crew(maritime/aviation, female)
a.woman in command of a ship
Die Kapitänin begrüßte die Passagiere an Bord.—The (female) captain welcomed the passengers on board.
b.female leader of a team (esp. sports) or group
Sie wurde zur Kapitänin der Fußballmannschaft gewählt.—She was elected captain of the football team.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kapitänin | die Kapitäninnen |
| Genitive | der Kapitänin | der Kapitäninnen |
| Dative | der Kapitänin | den Kapitäninnen |
| Accusative | die Kapitänin | die Kapitäninnen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kapitänin" mean in English?
- "Kapitänin" means female captain or (ship) captain (female). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kapitänin"?
- "Kapitänin" is pronounced /kapiˈtɛːnɪn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kapitänin" der, die, or das?
- "Kapitänin" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Kapitänin"?
- The plural of "Kapitänin" is "Kapitäninnen".
- What part of speech is "Kapitänin"?
- "Kapitänin" is a noun in German.
