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

See full conjugation of klettern

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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"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir wollen morgen auf den Berg klettern.We want to climb the mountain tomorrow.
  2. Die Kinder klettern auf den Baum.The children are climbing the tree.
  3. Er hat den ganzen Tag in der Kletterhalle geklettert.He climbed all day in the climbing gym.

2.) "To move upwards using hands and feet, typically on an artificial structure like a climbing wall"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie klettern die Kletterwand hoch.They are climbing up the climbing wall.
  2. Er klettert jeden Tag im Fitnessstudio.He climbs every day at the gym.
  3. Wir haben eine neue Route zum klettern gefunden.We found a new route to climb.

3.) "To increase in number or quantity, often referring to abstract figures or values"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Temperaturen klettern im Sommer oft über 30 Grad.Temperatures often climb above 30 degrees in summer.
  2. Die Aktienkurse klettern weiter nach oben.Stock prices continue to climb.
  3. Der Umsatz klettert jedes Jahr.Sales climb every year.
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