VERB
austauschen/ˈaʊ̯sˌtaʊ̯ʃn̩/to exchange; to swap; to replace
austauschen is a German verb that means to exchange, to swap, or to replace. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌtaʊ̯ʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "tauschte aus" and the past participle is "ausgetauscht".
Definitions
1.to exchange something for something else(general use)
a.to give something and receive something in return
Wir haben Adressen ausgetauscht.—We exchanged addresses.
2.to replace a part or item with another(technical/machinery)
a.to substitute something with a new element
Der defekte Motor wurde ausgetauscht.—The defective motor was replaced.
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 swap, or to replace. 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.
