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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKlima
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kleema
"Das Klima in Deutschland ist gemäßigt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area.
"The climate in the Mediterranean region is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters." - 2
A prevailing trend or general attitude in a particular area or field.
"The political climate in the country has shifted dramatically in recent years."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'climate' originates from the Greek word 'klima', meaning 'slope' or 'inclination', which referred to the angle of the Earth's surface in relation to the sun. Over time, it evolved to describe the prevailing weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Climate" is said worldwide
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climat
Transliteration: kleemat
"Le climat de la région est très varié."
Klima
Transliteration: kleema
"Das Klima in Deutschland ist gemäßigt."
clima
Transliteration: kleema
"Il clima della Toscana è molto piacevole."
clima
Transliteration: kleema
"El clima en España varía según la región."
clima
Transliteration: kleema
"O clima no Brasil é tropical em sua maioria."
जलवायु
Transliteration: jalvayu
"भारत की जलवायु विविध है।"
气候
Transliteration: qìhòu
"中国的气候因地区而异。"
기후
Transliteration: gihu
"한국의 기후는 사계절이 뚜렷하다."
気候
Transliteration: kikō
"日本の気候は四季がはっきりしています。"
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