Kapten (en. Captain)

/ˈkap.tɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A rank or title given to a leader of an operation, military group, or on board a ship.

He is the captain of our ship on the expedition.

Siya ang kapitan ng ating barko sa ekspedisyon.

A person with a high level of leadership in a team or organization.

The team captain inspired all the players.

Ang kapitan ng koponan ay nagbigay ng inspirasyon sa lahat ng manlalaro.

In the military, an officer ranking above lieutenant.

He was promoted to captain after his excellent service.

Nakatanggap siya ng promosyon bilang kapitan matapos ang kanyang mahusay na serbisyo.

From the Spanish word 'capitán'.

Captain of one's fate

This refers to a person who has complete control over their own destiny.

Kapitan ng kanyang kapalaran

ship captain

A captain who leads a maritime vessel.

kapitan ng barko

team captain

The leader of a sports team.

kapitan ng koponan

Peak of trust

I hope to become the captain of our basketball team!

Sana maging kapten ako ng basketball team namin!

Commander or leader

Captain, what's our plan later?

Kapten, anong plano natin mamaya?

Voice or head of the group

He's the captain of our friend group, always has ideas.

Siya ang kapten ng barkadahan namin, palaging may ideya.