VERB
ändern/ˈɛndɐn/to change; to alter
ändern is a German verb that means to change or to alter. It is pronounced /ˈɛndɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "änderte" and the past participle is "geändert".
Definitions
1.to change something; to alter(general action)
a.to make something different; to modify
Er änderte seine Meinung nach dem Gespräch.—He changed his mind after the conversation.
b.to change oneself (reflexive use)
Sie änderte sich im Laufe der Jahre sehr.—She changed a lot over the years.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ändern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ändere |
| Present (du) | änderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ändert |
| Preterite (ich) | änderte |
| Participle II | geändert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | änderte |
| Imperative (singular) | ändere |
| Imperative (plural) | ändert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ändern" mean in English?
- "ändern" means to change or to alter. 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.
