climber
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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.
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)
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.
hiker
'der Wanderer' and 'der Kletterer' can both refer to people in nature or in the mountains. The difference lies in the type of movement. A 'Wanderer' walks longer distances on foot, often on paths. A 'Kletterer' climbs up rocks, walls, or mountains and often needs technique or equipment for this. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in mountain situations. If someone is walking on a path, 'Wanderer' fits; if someone is climbing up a wall or a rock, 'Kletterer' fits.
Der Kletterer sicherte sich mit einem Seil an der Felswand.
The climber secured himself with a rope on the rock face.
Der Wanderer folgte dem markierten Weg durch den Wald.
The hiker followed the marked path through the forest.