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.
Here, 'Kapitänsbinde' is used to directly refer to the armband worn by the team's captain, highlighting its symbolic importance.
Der Spieler trägt die Kapitänsbinde stolz.
The player wears the captain's armband proudly.
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.