capsize

kæpˈsaɪz
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Translation of capsize into German

Verb

1.

boat flip

intr.TECH.
overturn accidentally
intr.TECH.
  • The raft capsized in the rapids.Das Floß kenterte in den Stromschnellen.
2.

maritime

tr.TECH.
cause a vessel to overturn
tr.TECH.
kentern umkippen zum Kentern bringen
  • They accidentally capsized the canoe.Sie brachten versehentlich das Kanu zum Kentern.
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Synonyms and analogies of capsize in English

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Examples of capsize in a sentence

  • Without warning, the canoe capsized in the lake.
  • Strong winds can easily capsize small boats.
  • Improper weight distribution may capsize the vessel.

Translations of "capsize" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
kenternv.

If you overload the boat, it may capsize in rough waters.

Wenn Sie das Boot überlasten, könnte es bei rauer See kentern.

zum Kentern bringenv.

Strong currents can easily capsize even the most stable fishing vessels.

Starke Strömungen können selbst die stabilsten Fischereifahrzeuge leicht zum Kentern bringen.

umkippenv.

Difference being, you capsize there, you whip back up.

Aber wenn Sie dort umkippen, kommen Sie hoch.

umschlagenv.

The metacentric height was obviously marginal and the capsize took place shortly before landing the unit on the jetty.

Die metazentrische Höhe lag offensichtlich im Grenzbereich und das Umschlagen geschah kurz vor dem Absetzen der Ladungseinheit auf den Kai.

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Other translations for capsize:

  • Kenterung

capsize: Examples and translations in context

Their rickety boat rocked in the turbulent waters, threatening to capsize.

Ihr klappriges Boot schaukelte in den turbulenten Gewässern und drohte zu kentern.

We could capsize in the dark and no one would notice.

In der Dunkelheit könnten wir kentern, und keiner merkt's.

If the hull stays parallel to the waves, we will capsize.

Wenn der Rumpf parallel zu den Wellen bleibt, dann kentern wir.

Currents, waves, obstacles etc. can cause your boat to capsize.

Strömung, Wellen, Hindernisse usw. können Ihr Boot zum Kentern bringen.

Legends tell of a giant sea monster that can capsize boats with ease.

Legenden erzählen von einem riesigen Seeungeheuer, das mühelos Boote kentern kann.

Kayakers should always wear an air jacket in case they capsize.

Kajakfahrer sollten immer eine Schwimmweste tragen, falls sie kentern.

The overloaded kayak began to wobble, threatening to capsize at any moment.

Das überladene Kajak begann zu schwanken und drohte jeden Moment zu kentern.

The unexpected storm made their boat capsize, leaving them stranded in the water.

Der unerwartete Sturm brachte ihr Boot zum Kentern und ließ sie im Wasser stranden.

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