VERB
wandeln/ˈvandl̩n/to stroll; to change; to transform
wandeln is a German verb that means to stroll, to change, or to transform. It is pronounced /ˈvandl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wandelte" and the past participle is "gewandelt".
Definitions
1.to walk or stroll slowly, often in a relaxed manner(move slowly, stroll)
a.to go for a leisurely walk
Sonntags wandeln wir oft im Park.—On Sundays we often stroll in the park.
2.to change or to be transformed (often as 'sich wandeln')(change, transform figuratively or passively, especially with 'sich')
a.to undergo a change
Das Klima wandelt sich weltweit.—The climate is changing worldwide.
b.to transform into something else
Mit der Zeit wandelte sich sein Ärger in Verständnis.—With time, his anger turned into understanding.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wandeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wandle |
| Present (du) | wandelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wandelt |
| Preterite (ich) | wandelte |
| Participle II | gewandelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wandelte |
| Imperative (singular) | wandle |
| Imperative (plural) | wandelt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wandeln" mean in English?
- "wandeln" means to stroll, to change, or to transform. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wandeln"?
- "wandeln" is pronounced /ˈvandl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wandeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wandeln" is "gewandelt", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "wandeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wandeln" becomes "wandelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wandeln"?
- "wandeln" is a verb in German.
