captain
word
/ˈkæptən/
KAP-tuhn
/kˈæptɪn/
KAP-tin
Definition
A captain is a person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or sports team. They lead and make important decisions for the group.
Usage & Nuances
The word 'captain' is formal and used in many contexts such as military, sports, and transportation. Common collocations include 'team captain,' 'ship captain,' and 'captain's orders.' Learners sometimes confuse 'captain' with 'coach' in sports; the captain plays while the coach manages.
Spanish: capitánPortuguese (BR): capitãoPortuguese (PT): capitãoChinese (Simplified): 船长 - 队长Chinese (Traditional): 船長 - 隊長Hindi: कैप्टनArabic: قائد - كابتنBengali: ক্যাপ্টেন - অধিনায়কRussian: капитанJapanese: キャプテン - 船長Vietnamese: đội trưởng - thuyền trưởngKorean: 주장 - 선장Turkish: kaptanUrdu: کپتانIndonesian: kapten - kapten (olahraga) - nakhoda (kapal)
Example Sentences
The captain of the ship gave orders during the storm.
basic
She is the captain of the basketball team.
basic
The captain led the team to victory.
basic
Hey, captain, can you help me steer the boat a little?
natural
Our team needs a strong captain to motivate everyone.
natural
The football captain gave a great speech before the match.
natural