caravan
der Caravan, die Caravans
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caravan
A trailer fitted out as living accommodation, towed by a car and used as a place to stay while traveling.
Wir haben den Caravan auf dem Campingplatz abgestellt und fahren mit dem Auto zum Einkaufen.
We parked the caravan at the campsite and drove into town to go shopping.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Caravans |
| genitive | des Caravans |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Caravan | die Caravans |
| accusative | den Caravan | die Caravans |
| dative | dem Caravan | den Caravans |
| genitive | des Caravans | der Caravans |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Caravan' is often used with verbs such as 'ziehen' (to tow), 'abstellen' (to park), and 'mieten' (to rent). 'Mit dem Caravan unterwegs sein' (to be traveling with a caravan) is also a typical phrase in a camping context.
Im Sommer ziehen viele Familien ihren Caravan bis an die Küste.
In summer, many families tow their caravan to the coast.
Words such as 'Campingplatz' (campsite), 'Wohnwagenstellplatz' (caravan pitch), 'Anhänger' (trailer), or 'Urlaub' (vacation) in a sentence usually indicate that 'Caravan' refers to mobile accommodation.
Unser Caravan steht während des Urlaubs auf einem ruhigen Campingplatz.
Our caravan is parked at a quiet campsite during the vacation.
'Mit dem Caravan' (with the caravan) is often used when talking about traveling; 'im Caravan' (in the caravan) and 'auf dem Campingplatz' (at the campsite) are typical when referring to where someone stays or where the caravan is located.
Wir reisen mit dem Caravan und schlafen nachts im Caravan.
We travel with the caravan and sleep in the caravan at night.
