German Conversation · Level 54
72 words
German word
wechseln
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvɛksl̩n/
Meaning
- verbchange
Example
Ich wechsle das Hemd.
I change my shirt.
More examples
An der Ecke kann man Geld wechseln.
You can exchange currency at the corner.
Core concept
A person or object moves from one state, location, duty, or set to another.
Common phrases
das Thema wechseln
change the subject
die Sprache wechseln
switch languages
Geld wechseln
exchange currency
Similar words
ändern: Make a quality or condition different.
austauschen: Exchange things or information with another person.
umtauschen: Exchange a purchase or currency for a different one.
tauschen: Swap things or positions with another person.
Definition in German
eine Sache durch eine andere ersetzen oder die eigene Position bzw. Schicht wechseln
Word origin
Wechseln belongs to the Germanic word family of Wechsel and developed as the verb for making or undergoing a change or exchange.
Usage tips
- Wechseln can be transitive for replacing something, but an intended destination after switching usually follows zu, as in zu einer anderen Bank wechseln.