VERB

ändern/ˈɛndɐn/to change; to alter; to modify

ändern is a German verb that means to change, to alter, or to modify. It is pronounced /ˈɛndɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "änderte" and the past participle is "geändert".

Definitions

1.to make different; to change something(general)

a.to alter something

Er möchte sein Verhalten ändern.He wants to change his behavior.

b.to become different; to change (intransitive, usually reflexive)

Die Situation hat sich schnell geändert.The situation changed quickly.

Conjugation

Infinitiveändern
Present (ich)ändere
Present (du)änderst
Present (er/sie/es)ändert
Preterite (ich)änderte
Participle IIgeändert
Konjunktiv II (ich)änderte
Imperative (singular)ändere
Imperative (plural)ändert
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "ändern" mean in English?
"ändern" means to change, to alter, or to modify. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "ändern"?
"ändern" is pronounced /ˈɛndɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "ändern"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "ändern" is "geändert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "ändern"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "ändern" becomes "änderte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "ändern"?
"ändern" is a verb in German.

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