Suchen
to change
01
ändern
to make a person or thing different
1.1
sich ändern
to not stay the same and as a result become different
Beispiel
The weather changed suddenly.
Their relationship changed over the years.
The seasons change throughout the year.
She changed as a person after traveling the world.
Mary hasn't changed at all.
1.2
umtauschen
to transition from one state, condition, or form to another
Beispiel
The caterpillar changed into a butterfly after undergoing metamorphosis.
The weather changed from sunny to rainy within a few minutes.
Leaves on trees change from green to orange and red in the fall.
1.3
umtauschen
to make someone or something transition from one state, condition, or form to another
Beispiel
The architect's vision changed the barren land into a stunning skyscraper.
With a flick of his wand, the magician changed the empty hat into a bouquet of flowers.
The surprise announcement changed the atmosphere from dull to exciting.
The therapy sessions helped change his mindset from pessimistic to optimistic.
1.4
umtauschen
to stop being in one position, state, or direction and start being in another
Beispiel
The bird changed direction in mid-flight.
The sky changes color during sunset.
02
umtauschen
to substitute one thing for another, particularly something better or newer, but of the same kind
2.1
umtauschen
to exchange one's position with that of someone else's, so that one can have what the other person has
Beispiel
In the middle of the game, the volleyball teams change courts.
At the interval, the hockey teams change sides on the ice.
Can I change places with you at the dinner table?
He wants to change rooms with his sister to get the bigger one.
She asked if they could change seats on the plane to sit closer to her friend.
2.2
umtauschen
to convert the currency of one country to that of another
Beispiel
The bank downtown can change your Swiss money for you.
She needs to change some pounds.
I need to change my dollars to euros.
He is planning to change his yen into pounds for his upcoming business trip.
They went to the foreign exchange office to change their francs to euros.
2.3
umtauschen
to exchange money of high value for the same amount but in coins or bills of lower value
Beispiel
The cashier changed my $50 bill into five $10 bills.
She changed her $20 bill into two $5 bills and some quarters.
Can you change a €100 note?
03
wechseln
to put different clothes on
3.1
umtauschen
to put clean clothes on a baby or change his or her diaper
Beispiel
Can you please change the baby while I prepare her bottle?
Don't forget to change the baby before we leave for the doctor's appointment.
After breakfast, it's time to change the baby before we head out for a walk.
During the flight, I had to change the baby twice to keep him comfortable.
04
umsteigen
to move from a vehicle, airplane, etc. to another in order to continue a journey
05
umtauschen
to return what one has bought, particularly due to it being faulty, in order to exchange it with a new one
Change
01
a process or result of becoming different
02
the money that is returned to us when we have paid more than the actual cost of something
03
the action of changing something
04
a different or fresh set of clothes
05
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
06
the result of alteration or modification
07
a thing that is different
08
a difference that is usually pleasant
09
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
10
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
Beispiel
The accident changed everything for him.
Can you change the settings on the thermostat?
She changed her hairstyle from long to short.
Online shopping has changed the way people shop for goods and services.
We changed our travel plans and decided to do something different this year.
