climbing
das Klettern
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climbing
The sporting or recreational activity of using your hands and feet to climb up rocks, walls, or other obstacles.
Das Klettern an der künstlichen Wand macht ihr großen Spaß.
She really enjoys climbing on the artificial wall.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Kletterns |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Klettern | – |
| accusative | das Klettern | – |
| dative | dem Klettern | – |
| genitive | des Kletterns | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Klettern' (climbing) is formed from the verb 'klettern' (to climb) and refers to the activity as a whole. It can therefore be combined with verbs and prepositions like a noun.
Nach dem Klettern waren wir alle völlig erschöpft.
After climbing, we were all completely exhausted.
Common combinations include 'mit dem Klettern anfangen' (to start climbing), 'Klettern lernen' (to learn to climb), and 'Spaß am Klettern haben' (to enjoy climbing). These patterns help you naturally incorporate the activity into a sentence.
Meine Tochter hat im Verein mit dem Klettern angefangen.
My daughter started climbing at the club.
For a situation during the activity, 'beim Klettern' (while climbing) is often used; a purpose or activity is frequently expressed with 'zum Klettern' (for climbing). After 'bei' and 'zu', the dative is used in both cases.
Beim Klettern muss man immer auf einen sicheren Halt achten.
When climbing, you always have to make sure you have a secure hold.
Diese Schuhe sind besonders gut zum Klettern geeignet.
These shoes are particularly suitable for climbing.
