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wechseln

change

Meaning of wechseln

Deutsch

durch ein anderes ersetzen

English

replace one item with another

change

Pronunciation

German
[ˈvɛksl̩n]
German (Germany)

wechseln with English translation

wechseln usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Nach dem Regen wechsle ich sofort die Schuhe.

After the rain, I change my shoes right away.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Im Frühling wechsle ich die Vorhänge.

In spring, I change the curtains.

wechseln synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between wechseln, austauschen, ersetzen, ändern, verändern, auswechseln, umwandeln, and modifizieren

austauschen
🇩🇪German

To swap one item for another; often used for objects or parts.

A1often
ersetzen
🇩🇪German

To replace something with something else; emphasizes that the old item is removed and a new one takes its place.

A1very often
Ä
🇩🇪German
ändern

To alter or change; often used for form, plans, opinions, or states rather than simple replacement.

A1very often
🇩🇪German

To change something; similar to 'ändern', but often means making something different in quality, appearance, or state.

A1very often
A
🇩🇪German
auswechseln

To replace or change out; often used for concrete items, parts, clothing, or devices.

A1often

Advanced: broader words

U
🇩🇪German
umwandeln

To transform into something else; usually a stronger or more technical change of form or state.

A1rare word
M
🇩🇪German
modifizieren

More formal; means to modify or adjust something, often slightly or in a technical way.

A1rare word
V
🇩🇪German
verwandeln

To transform into something else; often vivid, expressive, or used for a strong change.

A1rare word

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wechseln meaning: what does it mean?

replace one item with another

wechseln pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

wechseln is pronounced as [ˈvɛksl̩n]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

wechseln definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

After the rain, I change my shoes right away. Translation: Nach dem Regen wechsle ich sofort die Schuhe.

Is wechseln part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?

Yes, wechseln (change) can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is wechseln part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, wechseln (change) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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