German word

Camp

Pronunciation

IPA/kɛmp/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncamp

Example

Die Camps beginnen nächsten Montag.

The camps begin next Monday.

Illustration for Camp (camp)

More examples

Im Musikcamp arbeiten Bands an neuen Stücken.

At the music camp, bands work on new pieces.

Core concept

A temporary base where a group stays together for outdoor living, training, or organized activities.

Common phrases

  • Musikcamp

    music camp

  • Sprachcamp

    language camp

Similar words

Campingplatz: A developed site for overnight stays in tents or vehicles.
Zeltlager: A group camp where people sleep mainly in tents and take part in activities.
Ferienlager: A short holiday camp where children or young people stay and take part in activities.
Lager: A temporary site where people live or work together.

Definition in German

Fremdwort für ein temporäres Lager oder eine veranstaltete Freizeitphase; im Deutschen sowohl für Zeltlager als auch für organisierte Camps gebräuchlich.

Word origin

The German noun Camp was borrowed from English camp, whose word goes back through French to Latin campus, meaning 'field'.

Usage tips

  • Camp is neuter in German, with the forms das Camp and die Camps.

Other meanings

  • campsitenoun
  • training campnoun

Related words

  • Campingausrüstungcamping gearnoun
  • Campgeländecampgroundnoun

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