schipper

See also: Schipper

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch schipper (“crew member of a ship”). Equivalent to schip +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxɪ.pər/

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• Hyphenation: schip‧per
• Rhymes: -ɪpər

Noun

schipper m (plural schippers, diminutive schippertje n)

1. skipper, captain (master of a ship)

   De schipper navigeerde het schip behendig door de smalle grachten.

   The skipper skillfully navigated the ship through the narrow canals.

   De ervaren schipper stuurde het schip veilig de haven binnen.

   The experienced captain safely guided the ship into the harbor.

   De schipper had de verantwoordelijkheid voor het welzijn van de bemanning en lading.

   The skipper was responsible for the well-being of the crew and cargo.

2. (dated) Any member of a ship's crew.
3. (obsolete) Anyone travelling on a ship.

Derived terms

• beurtschipper
• luchtschipper
• schipperen
• schipperin
• zetschipper

Descendants

• Negerhollands: skipper, skepper