No. 3,344 in Dutch
kapiteinsband
"Kapiteinsband" is a captain's armband.
In a sentence
De kapitein droeg trots zijn kapiteinsband tijdens de wedstrijd.
The captain proudly wore his captain's armband during the match.
Here, 'kapiteinsband' refers to the physical armband that indicates the captain of a sports team.
De kapiteinsband symboliseert leiderschap en verantwoordelijkheid.
The captain's armband symbolizes leadership and responsibility.
In this sentence, 'kapiteinsband' is used more conceptually to symbolize the role of the team captain and their duties.
De speler kreeg de kapiteinsband nadat de vorige leider het team had verlaten.
The player received the captain's armband after the previous leader had left the team.
Here, 'kapiteinsband' refers to the passing of the captaincy role, often marked by the transfer of an actual armband in sports contexts.
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