VERB
austauschen/ˈaʊ̯sˌtaʊ̯ʃn̩/to exchange; to replace; to swap
austauschen is a German verb that means to exchange, to replace, or to swap. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌtaʊ̯ʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "tauschte aus" and the past participle is "ausgetauscht".
Definitions
1.to exchange; to swap something for something else(objects, items)
a.to give something and receive something else in return
Wir haben Adressen ausgetauscht.—We exchanged addresses.
b.to swap or trade items between people
Die Kinder tauschen Sammelkarten aus.—The children swap trading cards.
2.to replace a part or component with another(replacement, technical)
a.to remove and insert a new component or part
Ich muss die Glühbirne austauschen.—I have to replace the light bulb.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | austauschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | tausche aus |
| Present (du) | tauschst aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | tauscht aus |
| Preterite (ich) | tauschte aus |
| Participle II | ausgetauscht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | tauschte aus |
| Imperative (singular) | tausch aus |
| Imperative (plural) | tauscht aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "austauschen" mean in English?
- "austauschen" means to exchange, to replace, or to swap. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "austauschen"?
- "austauschen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌtaʊ̯ʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "austauschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "austauschen" is "ausgetauscht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "austauschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "austauschen" becomes "tauschte aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "austauschen"?
- "austauschen" is a verb in German.
