die Kampagne
Translation
campaign, drive, initiative
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
Borrowed from French 'campagne' (countryside, military operation), ultimately from Latin 'campus' (field).
Memory Tips
Almost identical to the English 'campaign'. Associate it with 'Kampf' (battle) to remember its meaning of a concerted effort.