das Zeltlager
Translation
campsite, tent camp
Examples
Die Kinder sind im Zeltlager.
The children are at the campsite.
Wir organisieren ein Zeltlager am See.
We are organising a campsite by the lake.
Grammar Patterns
to be at a campsite The scouts are at the campsite.
to have a camp In summer, we have a camp.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Campingplatz (campsite, often with more facilities)
Etymology
A compound word: 'Zelt' (tent) + 'Lager' (camp, storage). Literally a 'tent camp'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'Lager' (camp) made of 'Zelte' (tents). 'Lager' is also known in English from the beer type.