No. 7,319 in Polish
kapitan
"Kapitan" means "captain" in English.
In a sentence
Kapitan statku zarządza całą załogą.
The captain of the ship manages the entire crew.
Here, 'kapitan' is used as a professional title referring to the leader of a ship's crew.
Kapitan drużyny piłkarskiej podniósł puchar.
The captain of the soccer team lifted the trophy.
In this sentence, 'kapitan' signifies the leader of a sports team, showcasing responsibility and representation.
W szkole dzieci wybrały kapitana zespołu.
At school, the children chose the team leader.
This usage of 'kapitan' refers to someone elected as a leader within a group, commonly in informal or organizational settings.
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