die Kampagne
Translation
campaign, drive, action
Examples
Wir starten eine neue Werbekampagne.
We are launching a new advertising campaign.
Die politische Kampagne war sehr intensiv.
The political campaign was very intense.
Grammar Patterns
to launch/run a campaign ((for/against sth.)) Sie starten eine Kampagne für den Umweltschutz.
Similar Words
die Aktion (action), die Initiative (initiative)
Etymology
From French 'campagne' (countryside, military operation), from Latin 'campus' (field).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'campaign'. Think of a 'Kampf' (fight) for a cause.