автодом
avtodom
The English word 'camper' can be translated into Russian as автодом (avtodom).
The term автодом is used to refer to a motorhome or camper van. Unlike in English, where 'camper' often refers to the person performing the activity, the Russian term specifically describes the vehicle used for camping.
Meaning: person who camps (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
автодом is a compound word consisting of авто, meaning 'auto' and дом, meaning 'house', literally translating to 'auto-house'.
Which one should you use?
While the English 'camper' can describe a person who camps, the Russian term автодом specifically refers to the vehicle itself.
How do you pronounce it?
avtodom
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may be tempted to transliterate 'camper' as кемпер. However, кемпер is a technical loanword for the vehicle, while автодом is the standard, much more common term for a motorhome.
Did you know?
- If a Russian speaker wants to describe the act of camping, they use the verb кэмпинговать, which is a direct loan from English, despite using the native автодом for the vehicle.
- While автодом is the standard term, you might see дом на колесах used in literature and films, which literally translates to 'house on wheels'.
- In Russian, the term автодом is often grouped with караван, but a караван specifically refers to a trailer that must be towed, whereas an автодом is self-propelled.
Examples in context
- Я люблю путешествовать на кемпереI love traveling in a camper.
- Он купил новый кемперHe bought a new camper.
- Они снимают кемпер на выходныеThey rent a camper for the weekends.
- У них есть дом на колесахThey have a camper.
- Я мечтаю о своем доме на колесахI dream of having my own camper.
- Мы встретили много хороших палаточников на нашем кемпингеWe met many great campers at our camping site.
Example conversation
Sergey and Olga are planning a vacation.
- Сергей SergeyОльга, давай арендуем автодом на лето.Olga, davay arenduyem avtodom na leto.Olga, let's rent a camper for the summer.
- Ольга OlgaЭто отличная идея, Сергей!Eto otlichnaya ideya, Sergey!That is a great idea, Sergey!
- Сергей SergeyВ автодоме будет и кухня, и спальня.V avtodome budet i kukhnya, i spalnya.The camper will have both a kitchen and a bedroom.
- Ольга OlgaТогда мы сможем жить в любом месте.Togda my smozhem zhit v lyubom meste.Then we will be able to live anywhere.
