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“climb” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklɛtɐn/

Example

Kinder klettern gern auf Bäume.

Children like climbing trees.

Illustration for klettern (climb)

How to say “climb” in German

“Climb” in German is klettern.

Children or adults clamber up a tree, wall, or rock by gripping surfaces and pushing with their feet.

Full entry for klettern: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with klettern

Bei der Reparatur klettert er auf die Leiter.

During the repair, he climbs onto the ladder.

Tips for using klettern

  • Klettern focuses on hands-and-feet movement and therefore differs from steigen, which more broadly covers ascending stairs, ladders, or other routes.

Other German words for “climb”

Ich habe den Berg bestiegen.

I climbed the mountain.

“climb” in other languages