kapitein

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch capitein, from Old French capitaine, from Medieval Latin capitāneus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kaː.piˈtɛi̯n/
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  • Hyphenation: ka‧pi‧tein
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯n

Noun

kapitein m (plural kapiteins, diminutive kapiteintje n)

  1. captain (person in command of a ship)
  2. captain (military officer)

Derived terms
  • onderkapitein
  • scheepskapitein
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