zelten
camp
für kurze Zeit draußen in einem Stoffhaus schlafen, meist in der Natur oder auf einem Platz dafür
The German word "zelten" is a verb that means "to camp" or "to go camping." It is related to "Zelt," which means "tent." The verb refers to the activity of staying outdoors, typically in campsites and using tents for shelter. Similar words in German include "campen" (to camp) and "übernachten im Freien" (to sleep outdoors).
While "zelten" specifically implies the use of a tent, "campen" can be broader in meaning and may refer to camping in various styles, including RV or caravan camping. Additionally, "zelten" is often used in contexts related to traditional camping practices.
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Examples
Wir zelten am Wochenende im Wald.verb
We are camping in the forest on the weekend.
Sie zelten jedes Jahr am See.verb
They camp by the lake every year.
Letzten Sommer zelteten viele Freunde in den Bergen.verb
Last summer many friends camped in the mountains.
Hast du schon einmal im Regen gezeltet?verb
Have you ever camped in the rain?
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