VERB
wechseln/ˈvɛksl̩n/to change; to exchange; to switch
wechseln is a German verb that means to change, to exchange, or to switch. It is pronounced /ˈvɛksl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wechselte" and the past participle is "gewechselt".
Definitions
1.to change or replace something by something else(general action)
a.to swap one thing for another of the same kind
Ich muss meine Kleidung wechseln, bevor wir gehen.—I need to change my clothes before we go.
2.to exchange (money, currency)(finance)
a.to exchange money into another currency
Ich möchte Euro in Dollar wechseln.—I would like to exchange euros for dollars.
3.to switch or shift from one thing to another(technology, devices)
a.to select a different track, channel, seat, etc.
Kannst du bitte das Programm wechseln?—Can you please change the channel?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wechseln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wechsle |
| Present (du) | wechselst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wechselt |
| Preterite (ich) | wechselte |
| Participle II | gewechselt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wechselte |
| Imperative (singular) | wechsele |
| Imperative (plural) | wechselt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wechseln" mean in English?
- "wechseln" means to change, to exchange, or to switch. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wechseln"?
- "wechseln" is pronounced /ˈvɛksl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wechseln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wechseln" is "gewechselt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "wechseln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wechseln" becomes "wechselte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wechseln"?
- "wechseln" is a verb in German.
