This is the 3344th most frequent Dutch word.
kapiteinsband
"Kapiteinsband" is a captain's armband.
Here, 'kapiteinsband' refers to the physical armband that indicates the captain of a sports team.
De kapitein droeg trots zijn kapiteinsband tijdens de wedstrijd.
The captain proudly wore his captain's armband during the match.
In this sentence, 'kapiteinsband' is used more conceptually to symbolize the role of the team captain and their duties.
De kapiteinsband symboliseert leiderschap en verantwoordelijkheid.
The captain's armband symbolizes leadership and responsibility.
Here, 'kapiteinsband' refers to the passing of the captaincy role, often marked by the transfer of an actual armband in sports contexts.