caba

derNoun

die Caba (Tasche)

Word details

German meaning
Eine kurze, doppelreihige Jacke aus schwerem Wollstoff, oft von Seeleuten getragen.
English meaning
Pea coat
Synonym
Seemannsjacke
German example
Er trug einen Caban, um sich vor dem kalten Wind zu schützen.
English example
He wore a pea coat to protect himself from the cold wind.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Caban
Plural Form
die Cabans

Example sentences with “caba”

  1. She carried her things in a caba. (Sie trug ihre Sachen in einer Caba.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'caba' common in German?

It is a rare loanword for a type of handbag, 'die Caba'.