VERB

campen/ˈkɛmpn̩/to camp

campen is a German verb that means to camp. It is pronounced /ˈkɛmpn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "campte" and the past participle is "gecampt".

Definitions

1.to spend the night outdoors or in a tent, caravan, or camper(outdoor recreation)

a.to stay overnight outdoors instead of in a building, usually for leisure

Im Sommer campen viele Familien an der Ostsee.In summer, many families camp at the Baltic Sea.

b.to spend time living temporarily in a tent or similar accommodation

Wir wollen nächstes Wochenende im Wald campen.We want to camp in the forest next weekend.

Conjugation

Infinitivecampen
Present (ich)campe
Present (du)campst
Present (er/sie/es)campt
Preterite (ich)campte
Participle IIgecampt
Konjunktiv II (ich)campte
Imperative (singular)camp
Imperative (plural)campt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "campen" mean in English?
"campen" means to camp. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "campen"?
"campen" is pronounced /ˈkɛmpn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "campen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "campen" is "gecampt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "campen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "campen" becomes "campte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "campen"?
"campen" is a verb in German.

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