A2 noun #324 am häufigsten 2 Min. Lesezeit

campaign

Erklärung von campaign auf deinem Niveau:

A campaign is a plan to do something big. You work with friends to reach a goal. For example, a clean-up campaign helps keep the park nice. It takes time and effort.

A campaign is a series of events or activities. People work together to change something. For example, a company might start an advertising campaign to sell a new phone. It is a very organized way to share an idea.

When you have a specific goal, like winning an election or raising money for charity, you might start a campaign. It involves planning, teamwork, and a set amount of time. You often hear about political campaigns on the news.

A campaign is a strategic effort to achieve a specific outcome. It implies a degree of formality and coordination. Whether it is a marketing campaign or a social justice initiative, it requires a sustained, multi-faceted approach to influence public opinion or behavior.

The term campaign denotes a concerted, sustained effort intended to produce a specific social, political, or commercial effect. It often suggests a broader strategy involving various media channels or community engagement. It is a term frequently used in professional discourse to describe the lifecycle of a project aimed at influencing stakeholders.

Etymologically rooted in the military theater of operations, 'campaign' has evolved to signify any structured, long-term endeavor. In a C2 context, it implies an understanding of the nuance between a mere 'project' and a 'campaign,' the latter requiring a narrative arc, resource allocation, and a clear objective. It is used to describe everything from global health initiatives to sophisticated political maneuvering.

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  • A campaign is a series of organized actions.
  • It has a specific goal.
  • It involves teamwork.
  • It lasts for a period of time.

Think of a campaign as a big, organized mission. It is not just one action, but a whole series of steps planned out to reach a specific goal.

You will often see this word used in politics, like when someone is running for office, or in marketing, where a company tries to sell a new product. Because it involves many people working together, it requires a lot of coordination and time.

The word campaign has a surprisingly military history! It comes from the French word campagne, which originally meant 'open country' or 'field.'

In the 17th century, it specifically referred to the period during which an army stayed in the field to fight. Over time, the meaning expanded from just 'fighting in a field' to any organized, sustained effort to achieve a goal.

You use campaign when talking about sustained, goal-oriented activities. It is very common in professional and news settings.

Common phrases include 'launch a campaign' or 'run a campaign.' It sounds more formal than just saying 'a project' or 'a plan' because it implies a larger scale and more public visibility.

While 'campaign' itself isn't always the core of an idiom, it is used in phrases like 'smear campaign', which means an attempt to damage someone's reputation. Another is 'grassroots campaign', referring to efforts starting from the general public rather than leaders.

The noun campaign is countable, so you can have 'one campaign' or 'many campaigns.' The stress is on the second syllable: cam-PAIGN.

In British and American English, the pronunciation is quite similar, though the 'a' sound can vary slightly. It rhymes with words like 'complain' or 'terrain.'

Wusstest du?

It used to refer to the season when armies were out in the field fighting.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /kæmˈpeɪn/

Starts with a short 'a', ends with a long 'a' sound.

US /kæmˈpeɪn/

Similar to UK, clear stress on the second syllable.

Häufige Fehler

  • Pronouncing the 'g' hard
  • Misplacing the stress on the first syllable
  • Saying 'camp-a-in'

Reimt sich auf

complain terrain sustain remain explain

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 2/5

easy

Schreiben 2/5

easy

Sprechen 2/5

easy

Hören 2/5

easy

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

goal plan team

Als Nächstes lernen

candidate strategy advocacy

Fortgeschritten

mobilization rhetoric stakeholder

Wichtige Grammatik

Noun usage

A campaign is a noun.

Prepositions

Campaign for something.

Articles

The campaign.

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

We started a clean-up campaign.

We began a project to clean.

Past tense verb.

2

The campaign is good.

The project is good.

Simple subject.

3

I like this campaign.

I enjoy this effort.

Subject-verb.

4

They have a campaign.

They own a project.

Have + noun.

5

The campaign starts today.

The project begins now.

Present simple.

6

We need a campaign.

We require a project.

Need + noun.

7

This is a big campaign.

This is a large effort.

Adjective + noun.

8

Join the campaign!

Help with the project!

Imperative.

1

The group launched a new campaign.

2

She works for a political campaign.

3

Our school has a recycling campaign.

4

The marketing campaign was very successful.

5

They are planning a campaign for peace.

6

I saw a campaign poster in the street.

7

The campaign lasts for three months.

8

Many people support the campaign.

1

The candidate is running a strong campaign.

2

We need to raise awareness through a social campaign.

3

The company's advertising campaign reached millions.

4

He dedicated his life to the anti-smoking campaign.

5

The campaign failed because of poor planning.

6

They are organizing a fundraising campaign for the hospital.

7

The campaign focuses on environmental protection.

8

I volunteered for the local election campaign.

1

The organization launched a global campaign to end hunger.

2

A smear campaign was used to ruin his reputation.

3

They conducted a highly effective digital marketing campaign.

4

The campaign gained momentum after the celebrity endorsement.

5

She spearheaded the campaign for educational reform.

6

The military campaign was short but decisive.

7

The charity's campaign relies on public donations.

8

We need a more aggressive campaign to attract customers.

1

The grassroots campaign successfully pressured the government to change the policy.

2

His political campaign was characterized by sophisticated data analytics.

3

The brand's latest campaign challenges traditional beauty standards.

4

They orchestrated a coordinated campaign across multiple social media platforms.

5

The campaign for human rights has spanned several decades.

6

Despite the smear campaign, she remained popular with voters.

7

The company's green campaign was accused of being mere window dressing.

8

The campaign aims to shift the narrative regarding climate change.

1

The political candidate's campaign was a masterclass in grassroots mobilization.

2

The NGO's campaign against human trafficking has had a profound global impact.

3

The author's campaign to promote literacy has reached the most remote regions.

4

The campaign's success was contingent upon the synergy between local and national efforts.

5

He was a veteran of many a political campaign, having seen it all before.

6

The campaign’s rhetoric was designed to evoke strong emotional responses.

7

The clandestine campaign was conducted entirely in the shadows.

8

They launched a multi-faceted campaign to revitalize the city's downtown core.

Gegenteile

inactivity stagnation idleness

Häufige Kollokationen

launch a campaign
run a campaign
political campaign
marketing campaign
advertising campaign
fundraising campaign
smear campaign
support a campaign
join a campaign
lead a campaign

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"smear campaign"

A plan to damage someone's reputation.

The news spread a smear campaign against the actor.

neutral

"grassroots campaign"

A campaign starting with ordinary people.

The candidate's grassroots campaign won the election.

neutral

"on the campaign trail"

Traveling to give speeches for an election.

The candidate has been on the campaign trail for months.

neutral

"a war of words"

A series of arguments or criticisms.

The two candidates are in a war of words.

neutral

"beat the drum"

To campaign strongly for something.

He is beating the drum for tax reform.

casual

"rally the troops"

To gather people for a goal.

We need to rally the troops for the project.

casual

Leicht verwechselbar

campaign vs. Company

Similar start

Company is a business, campaign is an effort.

The company ran a campaign.

campaign vs. Camp

Root word

Camp is a place, campaign is an action.

We went to camp.

campaign vs. Candidate

Often used together

Candidate is the person, campaign is the project.

The candidate led the campaign.

campaign vs. Campaigner

Similar form

Campaigner is a person, campaign is the noun.

The campaigner worked hard.

Satzmuster

A2

Subject + ran + a + campaign

She ran a campaign.

B1

Subject + campaigned + for + noun

They campaigned for change.

B2

The + campaign + targeted + object

The campaign targeted youth.

B1

A + campaign + to + verb

A campaign to save trees.

B2

Subject + launched + a + campaign

We launched a campaign.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

campaigner A person who works for a campaign.

Verben

campaign To work in an organized way toward a goal.

Adjektive

campaigning The act of working for a cause.

Verwandt

candidate Often the person leading a campaign.

So verwendest du es

frequency

7

Förmlichkeitsskala

formal neutral casual

Tipps

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Memory Palace

Imagine a camp in a field where everyone is working together.
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Native Usage

Use it when describing a project with a public goal.
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Election Season

You will hear this word constantly during election years.
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Verb Pattern

Always follow with 'for' or 'against'.
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The G

The 'g' is silent in 'campaign'.
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Avoid single tasks

Don't call a 5-minute task a campaign.
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Military Roots

It started as a military term.
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News Check

Read a news article and find the word 'campaign'.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

CAMP + PAIN: You might feel pain if you camp for a long time during a campaign.

Visuelle Assoziation

A person holding a megaphone at a rally.

Word Web

goal team time action change

Herausforderung

Think of a cause you care about and write one sentence about a campaign for it.

Wortherkunft

French

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Open field

Kultureller Kontext

None, but can be political.

Used heavily in US/UK elections.

'I Like Ike' (1952 campaign) The 'Got Milk?' campaign

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Politics

  • election campaign
  • campaign trail
  • candidate

Marketing

  • ad campaign
  • launch a product
  • brand awareness

Social

  • awareness campaign
  • fundraising
  • charity

Business

  • sales campaign
  • growth strategy
  • project management

Gesprächseinstiege

"What is a campaign you have seen recently?"

"Do you think political campaigns are too long?"

"If you could start a campaign, what would it be for?"

"Why do companies spend so much on ad campaigns?"

"Have you ever volunteered for a campaign?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Write about a campaign that changed your mind.

Describe a dream campaign you would lead.

Why are campaigns important for society?

Reflect on how digital media has changed campaigns.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

8 Fragen
No, it can be for marketing or social goals.
No, it's too big for that.
C-A-M-P-A-I-G-N.
Yes, you can have many campaigns.
Someone who works for a campaign.
Yes, 'to campaign'.
It is neutral but sounds professional.
French, meaning open field.

Teste dich selbst

fill blank A1

They started a clean-up ___.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: campaign

Campaign is the correct noun for a project.

multiple choice A2

Which of these is a campaign?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A planned series of events

A campaign is an organized effort.

true false B1

A campaign is usually a single, one-minute task.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

Campaigns are sustained efforts.

match pairs B1

Word

Bedeutung

Alles zugeordnet!

Matching terms to definitions.

sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Correct subject-verb order.

Ergebnis: /5

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B1

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C1

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A1

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B2

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concede

B2

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