base camp
das Basislager, die Basislager
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base camp
A permanent or temporary camp that serves as a starting point for an expedition or mountain climbs. It is usually located at the foot of a mountain or near the expedition area.
Die Bergsteiger kehrten nach dem Aufstieg ins Basislager zurück.
The mountaineers returned to base camp after the climb.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Basislager |
| genitive | des Basislagers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Basislager | die Basislager |
| accusative | das Basislager | die Basislager |
| dative | dem Basislager | den Basislagern |
| genitive | des Basislagers | der Basislager |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Basislager' (base camp) consists of 'Basis' (base) and 'Lager' (camp). The element 'Basis' shows that this camp is the central starting point for further activities.
Vom Basislager aus plant das Team die nächsten Etappen der Expedition.
From base camp, the team plans the next stages of the expedition.
For staying in a place, use 'im Basislager' (in base camp) with the dative. For movement into the camp, use 'ins Basislager' (into base camp) with the accusative.
Die Gruppe wartet im Basislager auf besseres Wetter.
The group is waiting in base camp for better weather.
Wegen des Sturms schickte der Leiter die Gruppe ins Basislager hinunter.
Because of the storm, the leader sent the group down to base camp.
Typical collocations are 'ein Basislager errichten' (to establish a base camp), 'ein Basislager aufschlagen' (to set up a base camp), and 'ein Basislager abbauen' (to dismantle a base camp). The first two describe setting it up, while the last describes taking it down at the end of the stay.
Das Expeditionsteam schlug sein Basislager auf einer geschützten Ebene auf.
The expedition team set up its base camp on a sheltered plateau.
