Pilot
/piˈloːt/masculine
The German word for pilot is Pilot. Wiktionary also lists Pilotin and Flugzeugführer.
Meaning: controller of aircraft (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot | /piˈloːt/ | masculine |
| Pilotin | /piˈloːtɪn/ | feminine |
| Flugzeugführer | masculine | |
| Flugzeugführerin | feminine |
The word Pilot is used in German and corresponds to the English term pilot.
Which one should you use?
Pilot is the masculine form, while Pilotin is the feminine form. You may also see Flugzeugführer for a masculine pilot and Flugzeugführerin for a female pilot.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of Pilot is Pilotin.
How do you pronounce it?
/piˈloːt/
Did you know?
- The word Pilot entered the German language around 1500, arriving from the Italian word pilota via Middle French.
- The word Flugzeug used in the formal term for pilot is a compound of Flug, meaning 'flight', and Zeug, meaning 'thing' or 'stuff'.
- In very formal German contexts, a pilot might be addressed as Kapitän 'captain', regardless of whether they are the sole operator of the aircraft.
Examples in context
- Tom möchte Pilot sein.Tom wants to be a pilot.This sentence shows the use of Pilot to express an ambition.Tatoeba #7064834 by quicksanddiver, translation #37225 by CK
- Hier spricht der Pilot.This is your pilot speaking.This sentence demonstrates how a pilot might identify themselves using Pilot.Tatoeba #3183667 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3183457 by CK
- Was hat der Pilot gesagt?What did the pilot say?This sentence is useful for asking about something a pilot said using Pilot.Tatoeba #8315904 by GuidoW, translation #3762056 by Jop
- Der Pilot fliegt das Flugzeug.The pilot flies the airplane.
- Verkehrspiloten navigieren sicher durch den Luftraum.Commercial pilots navigate safely through the airspace.
- Der Flugkapitän steuert das Flugzeug sicher.The pilot safely steers the airplane.
- Im nächsten Jahr werde ich Verkehrspilot und fliege als Pilot für eine internationale Fluggesellschaft.Next year, I will become an airline pilot and fly as a pilot for an international airline.
- Der Flieger hat eine außergewöhnliche Flugerfahrung und kann viele interessante Geschichten über seinen Beruf erzählen.The pilot has extraordinary flying experience and can tell many interesting stories about his profession.
- Ich habe gedacht, der Flugkapitän sei unser Pilot, aber es stellt sich heraus, dass er nur der Co-Pilot ist.I thought the captain was our pilot, but it turns out he's only the co-pilot.
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Example conversation
Laura and Felix are talking about a new job opportunity.
- LauraMöchtest du Pilot werden?Do you want to become a pilot?
- FelixJa, das ist mein Traum.Yes, that is my dream.
- LauraEin Pilot hat viel Verantwortung.A pilot has a lot of responsibility.
- FelixDas weiß ich, Laura.I know that, Laura.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pilot” translations and entries Pilot, Pilotin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pilot, Pilotin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
