noun

das Klettern, null

climbing · climb

The German word "Klettern" is a noun (derived from the verb "klettern") that means "climbing".

It is made from the verb "klettern" which means "to climb".
The root "klettern" does not break down further into recognizable individual words.

Bergsteigen – mountain climbing
Kraxeln – informal/slang for climbing, often scrambling or climbing in a less formal way

Klettern generally refers to climbing in a broad sense (walls, rocks, trees).
Bergsteigen usually specifically implies mountaineering or climbing mountains.
Kraxeln is more casual, implying a rough or somewhat improvised climbing.

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Das Klettern macht ihr viel Spaß.noun

The climbing is a lot of fun for her.

Beim Klettern braucht man starke Hände.noun

You need strong hands when climbing.

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