No. 12,419 in Swedish

skipper

"Skipper" in Swedish means the captain or master of a ship.

In a sentence

Skipper styr båten genom den lugna sjön.
The skipper steers the boat through the calm lake.
Here, 'skipper' is used to describe the captain or officer in charge of a boat.
Skipper lär sin besättning att navigera stjärnorna.
The skipper teaches his crew to navigate the stars.
In this sentence, 'skipper' refers to a knowledgeable and guiding leader responsible for teaching and navigation.
Skipper diskuterar den kommande resan med besättningen.
The skipper discusses the upcoming voyage with the crew.
Here, 'skipper' highlights the role of the person leading and planning maritime endeavors.

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