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Cockpit
German → American English
American English
cockpit
Bereich in einem Flugzeug, in dem Pilot und Copilot sitzen und das Flugzeug steuern.
Der Pilot überprüft im Cockpit die Instrumente vor dem Start.Use Cockpit mainly for the area where the pilot sits and controls the aircraft. In everyday German, it is a normal aviation term; for cars and other vehicles, other words like Fahrerkabine or Instrumententafel may be more natural depending on context.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Cockpit” mean in English?
It means the pilot’s control area in an aircraft, or more generally the driver’s control area in some vehicles.
Is “Cockpit” the same in German and English?
Yes, the word is the same in both languages, and the meaning is very similar.
How do you use “Cockpit” in a sentence?
Example: Im Cockpit sitzen der Pilot und der Copilot. = The pilot and copilot sit in the cockpit.