camp
gb/kˈæmp/ us/kˈæmp/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2300
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
temporary outdoor living area
A place where people sleep in tents or simple houses for a short time.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to stay at [a camp]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'camp' (the place) with 'camping' (the activity).
Visawe
campsite (Refers more specifically to an individual spot where one can set up a tent or park a camper.)
Vinyume
permanent settlement (Opposite in being a fixed, long-term living place rather than temporary.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
summer camp
|camp site
|camp ground
|set up camp
|camp facilities
Mada
travel
|outdoors
|recreation
|daily_life
Mifano
- We spent the weekend at a camp near the lake.
- The soldiers returned to camp after the day's training.
- They run a children's camp every summer.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We slept at a camp near the river.
- The camp has many small tents.
- We go to camp every July.
Kitenzi
A2
action
2
stay in temporary outdoor shelter
To sleep outside in a tent or simple shelter for fun or travel.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to camp [somewhere]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'camp' as a verb with 'pitch a tent', which is a specific part of camping.
Visawe
stay outdoors (Broad term that may not involve tents or organized camping.)
Vinyume
stay indoors (Opposite in being inside a building rather than outdoors.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
camp overnight
|camp out
|camp in the mountains
Mada
travel
|outdoors
|daily_life
Mifano
- We plan to camp by the river this weekend.
- They camped in the forest for three nights.
- We often camp in national parks.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We camp near the beach.
- They camp in the forest.
- We will camp here tonight.
Nomino
B2
entity
3
group with shared beliefs/interests
A group of people who believe the same things or want the same goals.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is in [a camp]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this sense with the physical place meaning of 'camp'. Context usually clarifies it.
Visawe
faction (Often used for smaller, organized groups within larger organizations.)
Vinyume
opposition (Refers to those with opposing views or goals.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
political camp
|rival camps
|opposing camp
Mada
politics
|society
|relationships
Mifano
- The issue divided the party into two camps.
- She belongs to the environmentalist camp.
- Both camps agreed to hold talks.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The group split into two camps.
- He is in the green camp.
- The camps do not agree.
Nomino
informal
C1
property
4
exaggerated theatrical style
A way of acting or showing style that is very big, colorful, and sometimes funny on purpose.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may think 'camp' here means camping outdoors; this is unrelated slang/arts usage.
Visawe
kitsch (Refers to art or design considered poor taste but appreciated ironically; overlaps but not identical.)
Vinyume
understated style (Opposite in being subtle and restrained rather than exaggerated.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
camp aesthetic
|full of camp
|camp performance
Mada
arts
|fashion
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Mifano
- The movie is full of camp and over-the-top costumes.
- Her performance was pure camp from start to finish.
- He loves the camp style of old musicals.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The show was full of camp.
- His clothes have a camp style.
- The movie was camp and funny.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
camp
IPA
GB/kˈæmp/
US/kˈæmp/
Silabi na mkazo
camp (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (camp)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: camp
- Plural: camp, camps
Verb
- Base: camp
- 3rd Person Singular: camps
- Present Participle: camping
- Past: camped
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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).
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- We set up camp before it got dark.
- They set up camp by the river for the night.