German Conversation · Level 13
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German word
Klima
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkliːma/
Meaning
- neuter nounclimate
Example
Das Klima hier ist angenehm.
The climate here is pleasant.
More examples
In der Stadt ist das Klima oft wärmer als auf dem Land.
The climate in the city is often warmer than in the countryside.
Core concept
A place has a long-term weather character rather than one passing day, while a workplace or society can develop a comparable atmosphere.
Common phrases
Klima in der Stadt
climate in the city
extremes Klima
extreme climate
lokales Klima
local climate
Similar words
Wetter: Short-term conditions such as the day's rain, clouds, wind, or heat.
Temperatur: A measure or description of how warm or cold the air is.
Definition in German
Langfristig für eine Region typische Wetterverhältnisse.
Word origin
The German noun Klima is a borrowing that traces through French climat and Latin clima to Greek klima, originally referring to a slope or earthly region.
Usage tips
- Wetter refers to current or short-term conditions, whereas Klima refers to the broader pattern over time.
Other meanings
- atmospherenoun
Related words
- Klimazoneclimate zonenoun
- Klimaanlageair conditionernoun
- klimafreundlichclimate-friendlyadjective