Wechsel/ˈvɛksl̩/change; exchange; switch
Wechsel is a German noun that means change, exchange, or switch. It is pronounced /ˈvɛksl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Wechsel".
Definitions
1.change from one state or situation to another(general)
a.act of changing, alteration
Der Wechsel des Wetters überrascht uns immer wieder.—The change in the weather surprises us again and again.
2.exchange or money order; financial bill(finance)
a.bill of exchange (finance)
Der Wechsel muss bis Ende des Monats eingelöst werden.—The bill of exchange must be redeemed by the end of the month.
3.act of switching from one function or mode to another(machines/devices)
a.switch (of a device, e.g. mode or input)
Für den Wechsel auf den Energiesparmodus drücken Sie die Taste.—To switch to energy-saving mode, press the button.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Wechsel | die Wechsel |
| Genitive | des Wechsels | der Wechsel |
| Dative | dem Wechsel | den Wechseln |
| Accusative | den Wechsel | die Wechsel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wechsel" mean in English?
- "Wechsel" means change, exchange, or switch. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wechsel"?
- "Wechsel" is pronounced /ˈvɛksl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wechsel" der, die, or das?
- "Wechsel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Wechsel"?
- The plural of "Wechsel" is "Wechsel".
- What part of speech is "Wechsel"?
- "Wechsel" is a noun in German.
