Zelt
/t͡sɛlt/neuter
The German word for "tent" is Zelt.
Zelt refers to a portable lodge.
Meaning: portable lodge (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Zelt is a neuter noun. The genitive singular form of Zelt is Zeltes. The plural form of Zelt is Zelte.
How do you pronounce it?
/tsɛlt/
Did you know?
- The German word Zelt is a distant cousin to the English word 'tilt', which originally referred to a tournament or a martial combat occurring under a pavilion.
- In Germany, the phrase das Zelt aufschlagen is used not just for pitching a tent, but can also be a colloquial way to describe setting up a temporary base of operations.
- German speakers use the word Zelt to describe a 'marquee' for weddings or festivals, whereas English often distinguishes between a camping 'tent' and a large 'marquee'.
Examples in context
- Es war heiß im Zelt.It was hot inside the tent.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature inside the Zelt.Tatoeba #11761684 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5360532 by Hybrid
- Tom ist in dem Zelt.Tom's in that tent.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is located inside a specific Zelt.Tatoeba #11982896 by Naina, translation #11980595 by shekitten
- Er ist in seinem Zelt.He's in his tent.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is located inside his own Zelt.Tatoeba #12448305 by Waldelfe, translation #7386660 by CH
- Das Zelt ist ein unverzichtbarer Bestandteil des Camping-Erlebnisses.The tent is an essential part of the camping experience.
- Unser Zelt ist die perfekte Unterkunft für den Campingausflug.Our tent is the perfect accommodation for the camping trip.
- Ich brauche eine feste Unterkunft, das Zelt bietet mir nicht genug Komfort.I need a more solid accommodation, the tent doesn't provide enough comfort for me.
- Wir haben ein großes Zelt für das Campingwochenende gemietet.We rented a large tent for the camping weekend.
- Viel Spaß beim Zelten!Have fun camping!
- 95 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are preparing for a camping trip.
- FelixWo ist unser Zelt?Where is our tent?
- SarahEs steht im Auto.It is in the car.
- FelixGut, ich hole das Zelt.Good, I will get the tent.
- SarahIch helfe dir dabei.I will help you with that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tent” translations and entries Zelt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Zelt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
