German word

umwandeln

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmˌvandl̩n/

Meaning

  • verbtransform

Example

Wir haben den Plan in ein neues Konzept umgewandelt.

We transformed the plan into a new concept.

Illustration for umwandeln (transform)

More examples

Im Coaching lernte sie, negative Situationen in Chancen umwandeln.

In coaching, she learned to transform negative situations into opportunities.

Core concept

Something is redirected from its original form or purpose into a different one, like a plan becoming a new concept.

Common phrases

  • Gefühle in Worte umwandeln

    transform feelings into words

  • negative Situationen in Chancen umwandeln

    transform negative situations into opportunities

  • Druck in Motivation umwandeln

    transform pressure into motivation

Similar words

ändern: To change something's nature or condition.
verwandeln: To transform something's appearance or characteristics into something different.

Definition in German

etwas in eine andere Form oder Nutzung bringen

Word origin

Umwandeln is formed from the prefix um- and the older verb wandeln, whose meanings include changing and moving from one state to another.

Usage tips

  • In a main clause, the prefix separates: Wir wandeln den Plan in ein Konzept um; the participle is umgewandelt.

Other meanings

  • convertverb

Opposites

Related words

  • umgewandelttransformedadjective
  • Umwandlerconverternoun

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