No. 794 in Norwegian
kaptein
Captain.
In a sentence
Kapteinen styrer skipet trygt gjennom stormen.
The captain steers the ship safely through the storm.
The word 'kaptein' functions here as a noun meaning the captain of a vessel, showing leadership and responsibility during a challenging situation.
Han ble utnevnt til lagets kaptein etter deres siste seier.
He was appointed team captain after their last victory.
In this sentence, 'kaptein' refers to a team leader, emphasizing a role of leadership in a sports context.
Som kaptein er hun ansvarlig for sitt mannskap.
As a captain, she is responsible for her crew.
Here, 'kaptein' describes a position of authority and responsibility in a professional setting.
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