Klettern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Klettern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to climb", "to ascend" or "to climb (indoors)".
Essential properties of "klettern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: klettern
- Simple past: kletterte
- Participle: geklettert
regularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "klettern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To ascend a vertical or steep surface like a mountain or wall"
- Definition: "To go up or scale a vertical or steep surface, such as a mountain or a wall."
- Translation(s): to climb, to ascend
- Synonym(s): steigen, Hochsteigen
- Antonym(s): absteigen
- Related word(s): Bergsteigen, Bergklettern
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir wollen morgen auf den Berg klettern.
- Die Kinder klettern auf den Baum.
- Er hat den ganzen Tag in der Kletterhalle geklettert.
2.) "To move upwards using hands and feet, typically on an artificial structure like a climbing wall"
- Definition: "To move upwards using hands and feet, especially in non-natural contexts, such as in a climbing gym."
- Translation(s): to climb (indoors), to scale (a wall)
- Synonym(s): krabbeln
- Antonym(s): absteigen
- Related word(s): Kletterwand, Kletterhalle
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie klettern die Kletterwand hoch.
- Er klettert jeden Tag im Fitnessstudio.
- Wir haben eine neue Route zum klettern gefunden.
3.) "To increase in number or quantity, often referring to abstract figures or values"
- Definition: "To increase in number or quantity, frequently used in abstract contexts such as the growth of figures."
- Translation(s): to rise, to increase, to climb (figures/prices)
- Synonym(s): steigen, anwachsen
- Antonym(s): sinken
- Related word(s): Zuwachs, Steigerung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Temperaturen klettern im Sommer oft über 30 Grad.
- Die Aktienkurse klettern weiter nach oben.
- Der Umsatz klettert jedes Jahr.
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