German word

verwandeln

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈvandl̩n/

Meaning

  • verbconvert

Example

Das Programm verwandelt Text in Sprache.

The program converts text into speech.

Illustration for verwandeln (convert)

More examples

Die Software verwandelt Rohdaten in übersichtliche Tabellen.

The software converts raw data into clear tables.

Core concept

A shape passes through a doorway and emerges in a different form.

Common phrases

  • etwas verwandeln in etwas

    convert something into something

Similar words

ändern: Make limited changes to parts or features of something.
verändern: Alter something's state or qualities to make it different.
umwandeln: Transform something by changing its use or format.

Definition in German

etwas in einen anderen Zustand oder in eine andere Form bringen; transitiv gebraucht, reflexiv als sich verwandeln möglich

Word origin

The verb combines the prefix ver- with wandeln, an older German verb associated with moving or changing, and developed as a verb for changing something into another form.

Usage tips

  • The reflexive sich verwandeln describes the subject changing, while transitive verwandeln takes an object that undergoes the change.

Other meanings

  • transformverb
  • changeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Verwandlungtransformationnoun
  • Verwandlerconverternoun

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