Baseballkappe
feminine, neuter
In German, the English phrase "baseball cap" is translated as Baseballkappe. Wiktionary also lists Basecap.
Meaning: cap (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Baseballkappe | feminine, neuter | |
| Basecap | /ˈbɛɪ̯skɛp/ | feminine, neuter |
Both Baseballkappe and Basecap are used to refer to a baseball cap. Baseballkappe can be used to specify the type of baseball cap.
Which one should you use?
Baseballkappe is the standard term. Basecap is a common, more informal anglicism used in German.
How does it change in a sentence?
Baseballkappe is feminine, so it takes the feminine article die or the indefinite article eine. The plural form of Baseballkappe is Baseballkappen. Both forms in the pack are also noted as being neuter.
Did you know?
- If you ask for a 'cap' in a German hardware store, you might be given a Deckel, which means a lid or a cap for a bottle.
- The word Basecap is a pseudo-anglicism, meaning it sounds like English but is not actually used by native English speakers to describe the hat.
- While Baseballkappe is the standard term, the word Kappe historically referred to a variety of small caps and hoods, long before the sport of baseball reached Germany.
Examples in context
- Tom hatte, als er zurückkam, eine Baseballkappe dabei, die er Maria schenkte.When Tom returned, he brought a baseball cap and gave it as a present to Mary.This sentence shows the use of Baseballkappe when describing a gift.Tatoeba #10168636 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10161464 by CK
- Ich trage gerne meine Cap, wenn ich Baseball spiele.I like to wear my cap when I play baseball.
- Ich meine einen Hut, so wie den, den Baseballspieler oft tragen.I mean a hat, like the one baseball players often wear.
- Wo finde ich eine Baseballkappe mit dem Logo meines Lieblingsteams?Where can I find a baseball cap with my favorite team's logo?
- Ich brauche eine neue Baseballkappe für den Urlaub.I need a new baseball cap for the vacation.
- Die blaue Baseballkappe liegt auf dem Tisch.The blue baseball cap is lying on the table.
Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are preparing for a walk in the sun.
- LukasHast du meine Baseballkappe gesehen?Have you seen my baseball cap?
- SarahSie liegt im Flur bei deinen Schuhen.It is lying in the hallway near your shoes.
- LukasDanke, sie ist wirklich sehr praktisch.Thanks, it is really very practical.
- SarahJa, wir brauchen Schutz gegen die Sonne.Yes, we need protection against the sun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baseball cap” translations and entries Baseballkappe, Basecap, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Baseballkappe, Basecap, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
