klettern

ist geklettert · kletterte

Based on: *glei-

to climb

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Sources for Etymology:

Check "klettern" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"klettern" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

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Word of the Day – “die Klammer”

Today, we’ll climb to the top of Mount Klammer together. The higher we get, the more useful related words we can see :). Also: surprise relations to English #jawdrop

Vocab: die Klammer, klammern, ausklammern, klemmen, klettern, kleben

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sitamshrijal

The helping verb is supposed to be “sein” for the Perfect, right?

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Emanuel

Reply to sitamshrijal

True, I fixed it, thanks.

sitamshrijal

Reply to Emanuel

Dankeschön :)

How many meanings does the German word 'klettern' have?

klettern has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to climb.

What is the past tense of 'klettern'?

ist geklettert / kletterte

What is 'klettern' related to?

The word 'klettern' is related to *glei-.

Where can I learn more about 'klettern'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'klettern':

Word of the Day – “die Klammer”
Today, we’ll climb to the top of Mount Klammer together. The higher we get, the more useful related words we can see :). Also: surprise relations to English #jawdrop
Vocab: die Klammer, klammern, ausklammern, klemmen, klettern, kleben
Read article