Klimmen
Example: We gaan dit weekend in de bergen klimmen.
Definition
"Klimmen" means to ascend or go up something, typically by using hands and feet, such as climbing a mountain or a ladder. It describes the physical act of moving upwards, often involving effort and skill, as in the phrase 'We gaan dit weekend in de bergen klimmen.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "klimmen" originates from the Middle Dutch 'climmen,' which likely stems from a Germanic root related to climbing or ascending. Did you know? The English word 'climb' shares the same origin, reflecting the close linguistic ties between Dutch and English.
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"Klimmen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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