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Trainingscamp

training camp

noun TRAY-nings-kemp Rare
Arts & Culture Sports

Origin: from English 'training camp'

Usage Note

Trainingscamp denotes an intensive residential training period, often abroad, where a team or athlete prepares for a season or tournament. Ein Trainingscamp abhalten / ins Trainingscamp fahren are standard collocations.

Examples

"Vor dem Turnierstart bezog die Mannschaft ein einwöchiges Trainingscamp."

Natural Translation

Before the tournament the team moved into a week-long training camp.

Literal Translation

Before the tournament-start the team occupied a one-week training-camp.

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