VERB
verändern/fɛɐ̯ˈʔɛndɐn/to change; to alter; to modify
verändern is a German verb that means to change, to alter, or to modify. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔɛndɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "veränderte" and the past participle is "verändert".
Definitions
1.to make something or someone different in some way; to change(general, transitive/intransitive)
a.to change (something specific)
Wir müssen die Pläne verändern, um erfolgreicher zu sein.—We need to change the plans to be more successful.
2.to become different; to change oneself(reflexive, personal)
a.to change one’s character, mindset, etc.
Nach der Reise hat er sich sehr verändert.—After the trip, he changed a lot.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verändern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verändere |
| Present (du) | veränderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verändert |
| Preterite (ich) | veränderte |
| Participle II | verändert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | veränderte |
| Imperative (singular) | veränder |
| Imperative (plural) | verändert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verändern" mean in English?
- "verändern" means to change, to alter, or to modify. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verändern"?
- "verändern" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔɛndɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verändern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verändern" is "verändert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verändern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verändern" becomes "veränderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verändern"?
- "verändern" is a verb in German.
