climber
der Kletterer, die Kletterer
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climber
A person who practices climbing, especially on rocks or in the mountains, as a sport or hobby.
Die erfahrenen Kletterer erreichten den Gipfel kurz vor Sonnenuntergang.
The experienced climbers reached the summit shortly before sunset.
climber
An animal that has the ability to climb well.
Die Gämse ist ein ausgezeichneter Kletterer im Hochgebirge.
The chamois is an excellent climber in high mountain regions.
climber
A plant that grows upward on other plants, walls, or supports (climbing plant).
Der Efeu ist ein robuster Kletterer, der ganze Hauswände bedecken kann.
Ivy is a robust climber that can cover entire house walls.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kletterer |
| genitive | des Kletterers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kletterer | die Kletterer |
| accusative | den Kletterer | die Kletterer |
| dative | dem Kletterer | den Kletterern |
| genitive | des Kletterers | der Kletterer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Kletterer' (climber) is derived directly from the verb 'klettern' (to climb). The ending '-er' is often added to verbs to refer to a person or thing that performs that action.
Ein guter Kletterer braucht viel Kraft und Konzentration.
A good climber needs a lot of strength and concentration.
You can tell from the context whether a person, an animal, or a plant is meant. In a sports context, it refers to people; in biological descriptions, to animals; and in a gardening context, to plants.
Der Kletterer sicherte sich mit einem Seil. (Person)
The climber secured himself with a rope. (person)
Das Eichhörnchen ist ein flinker Kletterer. (Tier)
The squirrel is an agile climber. (animal)
Dieser Kletterer braucht eine Stütze zum Wachsen. (Pflanze)
This climber needs a support to grow. (plant)
When referring to people, 'Kletterer' (climber) is often combined with adjectives such as 'erfahren' (experienced), 'mutig' (brave), or 'professionell' (professional). Common places are 'in der Felswand' (on the rock face) or 'in der Kletterhalle' (in the climbing gym).
Nur sehr erfahrene Kletterer sollten diese Route versuchen.
Only very experienced climbers should attempt this route.
In the meaning 'Pflanze' (plant), 'Kletterer' (climber) is often used with words such as 'Rankhilfe' (climbing support/trellis), 'Fassade' (facade), or 'Pergola' (pergola). It describes plants that grow upward on something.
Als Kletterer für die Hauswand eignet sich wilder Wein besonders gut.
Virginia creeper is especially well suited as a climber for the house wall.
mountaineer
A Bergsteiger climbs mountains, and the entire expedition to the summit may be the focus. A Kletterer specifically practices climbing, for example on a steep rock face or an artificial wall. Both terms can fit on a technical mountain route, depending on the perspective.
Der Kletterer überwindet auf der Bergroute eine steile Felswand.
The climber is tackling a steep rock face on the mountain route.
Der Bergsteiger plant eine lange Tour bis zum Gipfel.
The mountaineer is planning a long expedition to the summit.
