This is the 8394th most frequent German word.
kapitänsbinde
The German word "kapitänsbinde" refers to the captain's armband worn by the team captain in sports.
In this example, the word illustrates the transfer of the captain's role or responsibilities within a team, as denoted by the armband.
Nach dem Spiel wurde die Kapitänsbinde an einen anderen Spieler weitergereicht.
After the game, the captain's armband was passed to another player.
Here, 'Kapitänsbinde' appears in a possessive context, signifying the belonging of the armband to the team captain.
Die Kapitänsbinde liegt im Spint des Mannschaftskapitäns.
The captain's armband is in the team captain's locker.
Here, 'Kapitänsbinde' is used to directly refer to the armband worn by the team's captain, highlighting its symbolic importance.