German

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Etymology

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From Kamp +‎ -ieren, after French camper.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kamˈpiːʁən/
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Verb

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kampieren (weak, third-person singular present kampiert, past tense kampierte, past participle kampiert, auxiliary haben)

  1. to camp (live in a temporary accommodation)

Usage notes

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  • The word is typically used of refugees or vagabonds, whereas campen is used for the same as a leisure activity.

Conjugation

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Further reading

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  • kampieren” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • kampieren” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon