Camping
/ˈkɛmpɪŋ/neuter
In German, the English phrase "camping" is translated as Camping.
Camping is a neuter noun used to refer to the recreational activity of camping. When you want to express the act of going camping, you should use the phrase Campen gehen.
Meaning: recreational activity (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɛmpɪŋ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the phrase Wir gehen camping. Instead, use the correct form Wir gehen campen or the expression Campen gehen to describe the activity.
Did you know?
- Wild camping is strictly prohibited in most of Germany and can lead to heavy fines. Most people use designated Campingplätze to avoid legal trouble.
- While Camping is used for the activity, Germans often use the word Zelten specifically when sleeping in a tent. This distinguishes it from using a camper van or caravan.
- The term Camping is a direct 'unadapted borrowing' from English, meaning it has been imported into German without changing its spelling or pronunciation significantly.
Examples in context
- Ich habe gar keine Campingausrüstung.I don't have any camping equipment.This sentence shows how to use Camping when talking about equipment.Tatoeba #5390750 by Yakuwari, translation #5390514 by Hybrid
- Ist das genug Essen für eine Woche Camping?Will this much food do for a week's camping?This sentence uses Camping in the context of food supplies for a trip.Tatoeba #960231 by samueldora, translation #56103 by CM
- Viele Leute interessieren sich für Camping.A lot of people are interested in camping.This sentence shows Camping being used to describe a general interest.Tatoeba #1524395 by Espi, translation #953076 by CK
- Wir planen, diesen Sommer zu campenWe plan to go camping this summer
- Wir gehen am Wochenende zeltenWe are going camping this weekend
- Wir möchten am Wochenende campen gehenWe would like to go camping this weekend
- Ich gehe diesen Sommer mit meiner Familie campen.I am going camping this summer with my family.
- Wir haben letztes Jahr am See gezeltet.We camped by the lake last year.
- Lass uns am Strand campen!Let's go camping at the beach!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are planning their summer vacation.
- JulianHaben wir Lust auf Camping diesen Sommer?Do we feel like camping this summer?
- LauraJa, Camping klingt nach einer tollen Idee!Yes, camping sounds like a great idea!
- JulianWo sollen wir dann hinfahren, Laura?Where should we go then, Laura?
- LauraVielleicht an einen See in den Bergen.Maybe to a lake in the mountains.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “camping” translations and entries Camping, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Camping, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
