This is the 11837th most frequent Polish word.
kpt
The Polish abbreviation "kpt" stands for "captain."
In this sentence, 'kapitan' (often abbreviated as 'kpt' in official documents) refers to the title of a ship's commanding officer.
Kapitan Jan Nowak dowodzi naszym statkiem.
Captain Jan Nowak commands our ship.
Here, 'kpt.' is used as an abbreviation for 'kapitan,' indicating the rank of the signee.
Na dokumentach widnieje podpis: kpt. Kowalski.
The documents bear the signature: Capt. Kowalski.
In this context, 'kpt.' is utilized as an abbreviation for 'kapitan,' a rank held in aviation.