Pitch a tent Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɪtʃ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɛnt
PITCH-uh-TENT
pˈɪtʃ/ /æɪ/ /tˈɛnt
PITCH-uh-TENT
Definition
To set up or assemble a tent, usually for camping, by putting it together and making it ready to use.
Usage & Nuances
Used in camping contexts, both literally and sometimes figuratively. Common collocations: 'learn to pitch a tent', 'help pitch a tent'. More common with 'tent' than with 'canopy' or 'shelter'. Not formal; typical for casual or instructional use.
Spanish: armar una tienda de campañaPortuguese (BR): montar uma barracaPortuguese (PT): montar uma tendaChinese (Simplified): 搭帐篷Chinese (Traditional): 搭帳篷Hindi: टेंट लगानाArabic: نصب خيمةBengali: তাঁবু খাটানো - তাঁবু তোলাRussian: поставить палатку - разбить палаткуJapanese: テントを張るVietnamese: dựng lềuKorean: 텐트를 치다Turkish: çadır kurmakUrdu: خیمہ لگاناIndonesian: mendirikan tenda
Example Sentences
We need to pitch a tent before it gets dark.
basic
Do you know how to pitch a tent?
basic
They pitched a tent by the lake for the night.
basic
It took me forever to pitch a tent the first time!
natural
Let’s find a good spot to pitch a tent away from the wind.
natural
We all worked together to pitch a tent before the rain started.
natural