VERB
tauschen/ˈtaʊ̯ʃn̩/to exchange; to swap; to trade
tauschen is a German verb that means to exchange, to swap, or to trade. It is pronounced /ˈtaʊ̯ʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "tauschte" and the past participle is "getauscht".
Definitions
1.to exchange something with someone(objects or services)
a.to give something and receive something else in return
Wir tauschen Bücher untereinander.—We exchange books among ourselves.
2.to change money (in the sense of exchanging currency or denominations)(money)
a.to exchange money for another currency or different bills/coins
Kannst du mir diesen Schein in Münzen tauschen?—Can you exchange this bill for coins for me?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | tauschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | tausche |
| Present (du) | tauschst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | tauscht |
| Preterite (ich) | tauschte |
| Participle II | getauscht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | tauschte |
| Imperative (singular) | tausche |
| Imperative (plural) | tauscht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "tauschen" mean in English?
- "tauschen" means to exchange, to swap, or to trade. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "tauschen"?
- "tauschen" is pronounced /ˈtaʊ̯ʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "tauschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "tauschen" is "getauscht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "tauschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "tauschen" becomes "tauschte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "tauschen"?
- "tauschen" is a verb in German.
