Erklimmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erklimmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "climb", "scale" or "ascend".

Essential properties of "erklimmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erklimmen
  • Simple past: erklomm
  • Participle: erklommen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erklimmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To climb or scale something difficult"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Berg erfolgreich erklommen.He successfully climbed the mountain.
  2. Sie erklimmen den steilen Felsen mit großer Anstrengung.They climb the steep rock with great effort.
  3. Die Kletterer erklimmen die gefährliche Route ohne Probleme.The climbers ascend the dangerous route without problems.

2.) "To reach a high position after effort"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach vielen Jahren harter Arbeit hat er endlich den Gipfel seiner Karriere erklommen.After many years of hard work, he finally reached the peak of his career.
  2. Sie erklimmt neue Höhen in ihrer beruflichen Laufbahn.She is reaching new heights in her professional career.
  3. Die Firma erklimmt die Spitze des Marktes dank innovativer Produkte.The company is climbing to the top of the market thanks to innovative products.
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