copiloot

This is the 7634th most frequent Dutch word.


copiloot

"Copiloot" means "co-pilot."


In this sentence, 'copiloot' refers to the assistant pilot of an airplane, explicitly involved in assisting the main pilot with duties.

De copiloot hielp de piloot met het besturen van het vliegtuig.

The copilot assisted the pilot with flying the airplane.


Here, 'copiloot' is used metaphorically to describe a companion who sits next to the driver, symbolizing support and companionship.

Mijn hond zit altijd naast mij in de auto als mijn copiloot.

My dog always sits next to me in the car as my copilot.


In this example, 'copiloot' again refers to the assistant pilot, now taking an active role in a specific procedure.

De copiloot voerde aanvankelijk zelfstandig de startprocedure uit.

The copilot initially performed the take-off procedure independently.