Pilot

pilot, airline pilot

noun pi-LOT Rare

Origin: from French pilote, ultimately from Italian piloto

Usage Note

Pilot refers specifically to a licensed aircraft pilot; the compound Berufspilot is used when clarity is needed. The feminine form is Pilotin. Not to be confused with Testpilot (test pilot) or the TV sense of 'pilot episode'.

Examples

"Der Pilot kündigte über die Bordlautsprecher eine Verzögerung an."

Natural Translation

The pilot announced a delay over the intercom.

Literal Translation

The pilot announced over the on-board speakers a delay.

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