VERB
umwandeln/ˌʊmˈvandl̩n/to convert; to transform; to change
umwandeln is a German verb that means to convert, to transform, or to change. It is pronounced /ˌʊmˈvandl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wandelte um" and the past participle is "umgewandelt".
Definitions
1.to change something into a different form, function, or state(general/process)
a.to convert or transform (something) into something else
Energie wird in Strom umgewandelt.—Energy is converted into electricity.
b.to adapt or modify for a new use
Das alte Fabrikgebäude wurde in Wohnungen umgewandelt.—The old factory building was converted into apartments.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | umwandeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wandle um |
| Present (du) | wandelst um |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wandelt um |
| Preterite (ich) | wandelte um |
| Participle II | umgewandelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wandelte um |
| Imperative (singular) | wandle um |
| Imperative (plural) | wandelt um |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "umwandeln" mean in English?
- "umwandeln" means to convert, to transform, or to change. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "umwandeln"?
- "umwandeln" is pronounced /ˌʊmˈvandl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "umwandeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "umwandeln" is "umgewandelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "umwandeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "umwandeln" becomes "wandelte um" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "umwandeln"?
- "umwandeln" is a verb in German.
