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Copilot

German → American English

American English

Copilot

Zweiter Pilot in einem Flugzeug; auch allgemein ein Assistent beim Steuern oder Führen.

Der Copilot überprüfte vor dem Start die Instrumente.

In German, Copilot is usually written as one word in aviation contexts. The hyphenated form Co-Pilot also exists, but Copilot is the more modern spelling.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Copilot mean in English?
Copilot means the second pilot in an aircraft, or more generally a person who assists the main pilot.
Is Copilot the same as pilot?
No. A Copilot is the assistant or second pilot, while the Pilot is the main pilot.
How do you use Copilot in a sentence in German?
For example: Der Copilot half dem Piloten beim Start.