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A campsite or temporary accommodation, often outdoors with tents, for example for vacations, sports, or as emergency shelter.
Die Kinder freuen sich schon das ganze Jahr auf das Sommer-Camp am See.
The children have been looking forward to the summer camp by the lake all year.
camp
A group or party with a shared opinion, ideology, or common interest, often in a political or social context.
In der Debatte über die neue Reform standen sich zwei unversöhnliche Camps gegenüber.
In the debate about the new reform, two irreconcilable camps faced each other.
For a physical camp, fixed verbs are often used. You can 'ein Camp aufschlagen' or 'ein Camp errichten' (to set up a camp) and 'darin übernachten' (spend the night there) or 'darin wohnen' (live/stay there).
Die Wanderer schlugen ihr Camp für die Nacht am Flussufer auf.
The hikers set up their camp for the night on the riverbank.
Pay attention to the difference between 'im Camp' (dative) for a location and 'ins Camp' (accusative) for a direction. This distinction is essential for correct usage.
Die Kinder spielen im Camp Verstecken.
The children are playing hide-and-seek in the camp.
This meaning is metaphorical and describes a group with a shared opinion. You can recognize it from words related to politics, debate, or ideology.
In der Diskussion bildeten sich schnell zwei politische Camps.
In the discussion, two political camps quickly formed.
In the figurative sense, 'Camp' (camp) is often combined with adjectives like 'politisch' (political), 'gegnerisch' (opposing), or 'ideologisch' (ideological). You can also say 'zu einem Camp gehören' (to belong to a camp) or 'das Camp wechseln' (to switch camps).
Er gehörte zum Camp der Reformgegner.
He belonged to the camp of reform opponents.
warehouse / camp
Lager and Camp can both refer to temporary outdoor accommodation. Camp is particularly suitable for modern organized stays for vacations or sports, but it can also mean emergency accommodation. Lager is more general and is also used for camping and for organized accommodation in emergency situations.
Für die Sportferien errichteten die Betreuer ein Camp aus einfachen Zelten.
For the sports holiday, the counselors set up a camp with simple tents.
Nach dem Erdbeben errichteten die Helfer ein Lager aus einfachen Zelten.
After the earthquake, the aid workers set up a camp with simple tents.
