Das Klima
Example: Das Klima in Deutschland ist oft kühl und feucht.
Definition
"Das Klima" refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation, typical of a particular region. It influences the natural environment and human activities, such as agriculture and lifestyle, exemplified by the phrase 'Das Klima in Deutschland ist oft kühl und feucht.'
Etymology
The word "das Klima" originates from the Greek term 'klima,' meaning 'inclination' or 'slope,' which was used to describe the tilt of the Earth affecting temperature zones. It entered German through Latin, carrying the meaning related to weather and atmospheric conditions. Did you know? The original Greek sense was more about geographical position than weather itself.
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"Das Klima" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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