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 something or exchange one thing for another(general)
a.to swap or replace something
Ich wechsle mein Hemd, weil es schmutzig ist.—I'm changing my shirt because it's dirty.
2.to exchange currency; to change money(money)
a.exchange money from one currency to another
Am Flughafen wechselt er Euro in Dollar.—At the airport, he exchanges euros for dollars.
3.to switch or move to a different place, position, or job(positions, places etc.)
a.move or switch to another role or place
Sie wechselt im Sommer die Schule.—She is changing schools in the summer.
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.
