No. 11,182 in German
senpai
The word "senpai" is not German; it is Japanese. In English, it refers to a mentor, senior, or someone of higher status, often in a school, workplace, or social setting.
In a sentence
Mein Senpai hat mir heute im Training geholfen.
My senpai helped me in training today.
Here, 'Senpai' is used to refer to a senior or mentor, typically in a hierarchical context like martial arts or clubs.
Als ich ein Anfänger war, hat mein Senpai mich immer unterstützt.
When I was a beginner, my senpai always supported me.
In this sentence, 'Senpai' denotes someone with more experience who guides or supports less experienced individuals.
Senpai, danke für deine Anleitung und Hinweise.
Senpai, thank you for your guidance and advice.
'Senpai' is used here as an address to a respected senior or mentor, often implying respect and appreciation.
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