noun
climate
B1
Noun meaning 'climate' (weather patterns or environmental/climatic conditions). Neuter: das Klima. Plural regular: die Klimate (metadata). Genitive singular 'des Klimas'. Standard declension shown. No special preposition. Used in environmental, social or metaphorical contexts (e.g., 'Arbeitsklima' = workplace atmosphere). Also common in climate change discussions.
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Die Firma reduzierte Emissionen, weil Maßnahmen für das Klima dringend nötig waren.
The company reduced emissions because measures for the climate were urgently needed.
Das Klima in dieser Region ist sehr mild.
The climate in this region is very mild.
Das Klima in dieser Region ist sehr trocken.
The climate in this region is very dry.
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Imagine a globe with temperature arrows showing hot and cold zones
sounds like English 'climate' without the final 'te'
das — think 'das' for neutral, as 'Klima' is an abstract system (neuter)
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Often used in environmental and political contexts. 'Klima' can be treated as an uncountable noun, but 'Klimate' is a valid plural when discussing different climates.