VERB

klettern/ˈklɛtɐn/to climb; to scramble

klettern is a German verb that means to climb or to scramble. It is pronounced /ˈklɛtɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kletterte" and the past participle is "geklettert".

Definitions

1.to climb or move upwards using hands and feet(movement, physical activity)

a.to climb up something (e.g. tree, wall)

Die Kinder klettern auf den Baum.The children are climbing the tree.

b.to move up or down with effort, often for fun or sport

Am Wochenende gehen wir in der Halle klettern.At the weekend we go climbing in the hall.

Conjugation

Infinitiveklettern
Present (ich)klettere
Present (du)kletterst
Present (er/sie/es)klettert
Preterite (ich)kletterte
Participle IIgeklettert
Konjunktiv II (ich)kletterte
Imperative (singular)kletter
Imperative (plural)klettert
Auxiliarysein

Frequently asked questions

What does "klettern" mean in English?
"klettern" means to climb or to scramble. 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.

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