English–German
“switching sides” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzaɪ̯tn̩ˌvɛksl̩/
Example
Im Wahlkampf sorgten seine Seitenwechsel für Schlagzeilen.
His switching sides during the election campaign made headlines.
How to say “switching sides” in German
“Switching sides” in German is Seitenwechsel.
A person leaves one camp and crosses into another, changing the group or cause represented by each side.
Example sentences with Seitenwechsel
Im Unternehmen stieß ihr Seitenwechsel auf Kritik.
During the election campaign, his change of sides made headlines.
Tips for using Seitenwechsel
- Seitenwechsel is a formal noun common in political reporting, while die Seite wechseln is more direct in ordinary speech.