VERB
klettern/ˈklɛtɐn/to climb; to scramble; to clamber
klettern is a German verb that means to climb, to scramble, or to clamber. It is pronounced /ˈklɛtɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kletterte" and the past participle is "geklettert".
Definitions
1.move upwards using hands and feet along a surface, typically something steep(movement, physical activity)
a.to ascend or move up by holding onto something
Das Kind klettert auf den Baum.—The child climbs the tree.
b.(figurative) to increase or rise, often prices or figures
Die Temperaturen klettern heute auf über 30 Grad.—The temperatures are climbing above 30 degrees today.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | klettern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | klettere |
| Present (du) | kletterst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | klettert |
| Preterite (ich) | kletterte |
| Participle II | geklettert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kletterte |
| Imperative (singular) | kletter |
| Imperative (plural) | klettert |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klettern" mean in English?
- "klettern" means to climb, to scramble, or to clamber. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "klettern"?
- "klettern" is pronounced /ˈklɛtɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "klettern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "klettern" is "geklettert", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "klettern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "klettern" becomes "kletterte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "klettern"?
- "klettern" is a verb in German.
