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(general action)
a.to put something else in the place of something
Er wechselte die Batterien in der Fernbedienung.—He changed the batteries in the remote control.
2.to exchange money(money)
a.to exchange currency or coins
Sie wechselte Euro in Dollar.—She exchanged euros for dollars.
3.to move to a different position or place(position/role)
a.to switch to another job, school, or team
Nach drei Jahren wechselte er die Firma.—After three years, he changed companies.
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.
