Translation of German word "ändern" to English
ändern
/ˈʔændɐn/
Meaning
VerbTo become something different.
How to use
The weak verb ändern ('to change / alter') conjugates regularly: ich ändere, du änderst, er ändert, hat geändert. Note: the source translation is perfective 'to change' (изменить), but in German, it refers to general changing (менять / изменять). The reflexive sich ändern means to change/evolve (Die Zeiten ändern sich — Times are changing). It is used for alterations, while exchanging one item for another is wechseln (Geld wechseln — to exchange money).
🇬🇧 English
change
Example
Die neue Funktion wird das Programm ändern.
The new function will change the program.
Die Kaulquappe verwandelte sich in einen Frosch.
The tadpole turned into a frog.
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Common phrases
- die Meinung ändern— to change one's mind / opinion
- den Plan ändern— to change the plan
- sich radikal ändern— to change radically (reflexive)
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe geändert
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #227 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "ändern"?▼
The German word "ändern" is defined as: "To become something different."
What does the German word "ändern" mean?▼
The German word "ändern" means "change" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die neue Funktion wird das Programm ändern." (which translates as "The new function will change the program.").
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