English–German

“exchange” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmtaʊ̯ʃ/

Example

Ist ein Umtausch möglich?

Is an exchange possible?

Illustration for Umtausch (exchange)

How to say “exchange” in German

“Exchange” in German is Umtausch.

A shop or money counter takes one item or currency form and hands back another in its place.

Full entry for Umtausch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Umtausch

An diesem Schalter ist der Umtausch von Euro in Yen möglich.

The exchange of euros for yen is possible at this counter.

Tips for using Umtausch

  • For returning goods without receiving a replacement, German usually uses Rückgabe or Retoure rather than Umtausch.

Other German words for “exchange”

Der Austausch war sehr hilfreich.

The exchange was very helpful.

Ich tausche das Hemd um.

I am exchanging the shirt.

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