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cap in German

cap in German is Dienstmütze, Obergrenze, Hut — cap means a soft, close-fitting hat, often with a brim or peak, and no full brim all the way round.

cap in German

Dienstmütze
noun
A special hat to indicate rank, occupation, etc.
Obergrenze
noun
An artificial upper limit or ceiling.
Hut
noun
Mütze
noun
(obsolete) A respectful uncovering of the head.
Schirmmütze
noun
(obsolete) A respectful uncovering of the head.

What does "cap" mean?

  1. noun A soft, close-fitting hat, often with a brim or peak, and no full brim all the way round.
    "He pulled his baseball cap low to shade his eyes."
  2. noun A cover or seal that fits over the top or end of something to protect or close it.
    "Don't forget to put the cap back on the pen."
  3. noun An upper limit set on an amount, price, or quantity.
    "The city imposed a cap on rent increases."
  4. noun Informal: an exaggeration or outright lie.
    ""I ran a marathon in two hours" — that's cap, and you know it."

cap in a sentence

  • He pulled his baseball cap low to shade his eyes.
  • She wore a wool cap against the winter cold.
  • Don't forget to put the cap back on the pen.
  • The bottle cap was rusted shut.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cap" in German?

"cap" in German is Dienstmütze, Obergrenze, Hut. cap means: A soft, close-fitting hat, often with a brim or peak, and no full brim all the way round.

How do you use "cap" in a sentence?

Example: "He pulled his baseball cap low to shade his eyes." In German, "cap" is Dienstmütze, Obergrenze, Hut.

Are there other ways to say "cap" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "cap": Dienstmütze, Obergrenze, Hut, Mütze, Schirmmütze.

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