camp
gb/kˈæmp/ us/kˈæmp/
A2
Engels
~ 2300
tábor, táborozik, camp, campes
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
A2
1
tábor
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
to stay at [a camp]
We spent the weekend at a camp near the lake.
A hétvégét egy tó melletti táborban töltöttük.
The soldiers returned to camp after the day's training.
A katonák a napi kiképzés után visszatértek a táborba.
They run a children's camp every summer.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We slept at a camp near the river.
Egy folyó melletti táborban aludtunk.
The camp has many small tents.
A táborban sok kis sátor van.
We go to camp every July.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'camp' (the place) with 'camping' (the activity).
Betekenis
temporary outdoor living area
Woordcombinaties
summer camp
|camp site
|camp ground
|set up camp
|camp facilities
Synoniemen
campsite (Refers more specifically to an individual spot where one can set up a tent or park a camper.)
Antoniemen
permanent settlement (Opposite in being a fixed, long-term living place rather than temporary.)
Thema's
travel
|outdoors
|recreation
|daily_life
Definitie
A place where people sleep in tents or simple houses for a short time.
A place where people stay in tents, huts, or other temporary shelters, especially for recreation, training, or during travel.
WERKWOORD
A2
2
táborozik
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
to camp [somewhere]
We plan to camp by the river this weekend.
Azt tervezzük, hogy a hétvégén a folyó mellett táborozunk.
They camped in the forest for three nights.
Három éjszakán át az erdőben táboroztak.
We often camp in national parks.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We camp near the beach.
A tengerpart közelében táborozunk.
They camp in the forest.
Az erdőben táboroznak.
We will camp here tonight.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'camp' as a verb with 'pitch a tent', which is a specific part of camping.
Betekenis
stay in temporary outdoor shelter
Woordcombinaties
camp overnight
|camp out
|camp in the mountains
Synoniemen
stay outdoors (Broad term that may not involve tents or organized camping.)
Antoniemen
stay indoors (Opposite in being inside a building rather than outdoors.)
Thema's
travel
|outdoors
|daily_life
Definitie
To sleep outside in a tent or simple shelter for fun or travel.
To stay in a tent or other temporary shelter outdoors, especially for recreation or during travel.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
3
tábor
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is in [a camp]
The issue divided the party into two camps.
Ez a kérdés két táborra osztotta a pártot.
She belongs to the environmentalist camp.
A környezetvédők táborához tartozik.
Both camps agreed to hold talks.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The group split into two camps.
A csoport két táborra szakadt.
He is in the green camp.
A zöld táborhoz tartozik.
The camps do not agree.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this sense with the physical place meaning of 'camp'. Context usually clarifies it.
Betekenis
group with shared beliefs/interests
Woordcombinaties
political camp
|rival camps
|opposing camp
Synoniemen
faction (Often used for smaller, organized groups within larger organizations.)
Antoniemen
opposition (Refers to those with opposing views or goals.)
Thema's
politics
|society
|relationships
Definitie
A group of people who believe the same things or want the same goals.
A group of people who share the same ideas, goals, or interests, especially in politics or social matters.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
INFORMAL
4
The movie is full of camp and over-the-top costumes.
A film tele van camp elemekkel és túlzó jelmezekkel.
Her performance was pure camp from start to finish.
Az alakítása az elejétől a végéig maga volt a camp.
He loves the camp style of old musicals.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The show was full of camp.
A műsor tele volt camp elemekkel.
His clothes have a camp style.
A ruhái camp stílusúak.
The movie was camp and funny.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may think 'camp' here means camping outdoors; this is unrelated slang/arts usage.
Betekenis
exaggerated theatrical style
Woordcombinaties
camp aesthetic
|full of camp
|camp performance
Synoniemen
kitsch (Refers to art or design considered poor taste but appreciated ironically; overlaps but not identical.)
Antoniemen
understated style (Opposite in being subtle and restrained rather than exaggerated.)
Thema's
arts
|fashion
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definitie
A way of acting or showing style that is very big, colorful, and sometimes funny on purpose.
A style, performance, or behavior that is deliberately exaggerated and theatrical, often for humorous or ironic effect.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
camp
IPA
GB/kˈæmp/
US/kˈæmp/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
camp (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (camp)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: camp
- Plural: camp, camps
Verb
- Base: camp
- 3rd Person Singular: camps
- Present Participle: camping
- Past: camped
Woordfamilie
Forms
camps
noun
camping
verb
camped
verb
Core family
camper
noun
campsite
noun B1
Related words
campground
noun
campfire
noun
Advanced or less common
encamp
verb
encampment
noun B2
Uitdrukkingen
break camp
1/bɹˈeɪk kˈæmp/
fixed phrase
leave temporary outdoor shelter
To take down tents and things and leave the place where you were staying outside.
Voorbeelden
- We broke camp early in the morning to avoid the heat.
- The soldiers broke camp and moved east.
camp out
1/kˈæmp ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
sleep outdoors in tent/shelter
To sleep outside in a tent or other simple shelter.
Voorbeelden
- We decided to camp out under the stars.
- Protesters are camping out in front of city hall.
happy camper
1/hˈæpi kˈæmpɚ/
idiom
informal
person satisfied with situation (often negative)
Someone who is pleased with what is happening (often used to say someone is not pleased).
Voorbeelden
- After missing the bus, she was not a happy camper.
- Give him some food and he'll be a happy camper.
in someone's camp
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz kˈæmp/
idiom
support someone's side/position
To agree with someone and be on their side.
Voorbeelden
- Don't worry—I'm in your camp on this issue.
- Most of the team is in her camp.
set up camp
1/sˈɛt ˈʌp kˈæmp/
fixed phrase
prepare temporary outdoor shelter
To make a place ready to live in for a short time outside.
Voorbeelden
- We set up camp before it got dark.
- They set up camp by the river for the night.