German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Climate" in German: Klima
das Klima
Climate in German is das Klima. Say ein mildes Klima or Das Klima verändert sich. Klimawandel is climate change in headlines.
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How to pronounce Klima
Say it
dass KLEE-ma
/das ˈkliːma/
dass KLEE-ma. Long ee; stress KLEE; final a clear.
"Climate" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Klima | climate Core noun. | Core noun. |
| Klimawandel | climate change News topic. | News topic. |
| mildes Klima | mild climate Description. | Description. |
| Arbeitsklima | work atmosphere Figurative. | Figurative. |
How to use Klima in real life
- 1Moving abroad
Das Klima dort ist trockener als hier.
The climate there is drier than here.
Das Klima.
- 2Classroom debate
Wir sprechen heute über Klima und Energie.
We're talking about climate and energy today.
Bare Klima in topic lists.
- 3Travel brochure
Die Insel hat ein warmes Klima das ganze Jahr.
The island has a warm climate all year.
Ein warmes Klima.
Mistakes English speakers make with Klima
Incorrect: der Klima
Correct: das Klima
Neuter: das Klima.
Incorrect: das Weather
Correct: das Klima / das Wetter
Klima is long-term; Wetter is day-to-day weather.
Good to know
Klima appears both in geography and in office talk (Arbeitsklima). News almost always pairs Klima with Wandel, Schutz, or Krise.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Comparing hometowns
ChatPal
Wie ist das Klima bei dir im Winter?
What's the climate like where you are in winter?
You
Nass. Das Klima ist milder als in den Alpen.
Wet. The climate is milder than in the Alps.
ChatPal
Interessant. Unser Klima hat mehr Schnee.
Interesting. Our climate has more snow.
You
Dann packe ich bessere Schuhe ein.
Then I'll pack better shoes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Climate" in German
How do you say climate in German?
Das Klima.
Climate change?
Der Klimawandel.
Klima vs Wetter?
Klima is long-term patterns; Wetter is today's weather.
Gender?
Neuter: das Klima.
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