Verändern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verändern" is used as verb with the meaning of "change", "alter" or "modify".

Essential properties of "verändern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verändern
Simple past: veränderte
Participle: verändert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verändern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To modify or alter something"

Definition: "To modify or alter something so that it is different from its original state."
Translation(s): change, alter, modify, adjust
Synonym(s): ändern, abändern, umgestalten
Antonym(s): bewahren
Related word(s): Veränderung, Wandel

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen den Plan verändern, um bessere Ergebnisse zu erzielen.We need to change/alter the plan to achieve better results.
Die Klimakrise verändert unsere Umwelt drastisch.The climate crisis drastically changes/alters our environment.
Sie hat ihre Frisur verändert und sieht jetzt ganz anders aus.She changed her hairstyle and now looks completely different.

2.) "To transform or convert something"

Definition: "To transform or convert something into something else."
Translation(s): transform, convert, reshape, remake
Synonym(s): umwandeln, verwandeln
Antonym(s): erhalten
Related word(s): Transformation, Umwandlung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Künstler veränderte den alten Stuhl in ein modernes Kunstwerk.The artist transformed the old chair into a modern work of art.
Die neue Technologie verändert die Art, wie wir kommunizieren.The new technology transforms/changes the way we communicate.
Durch Training veränderte er seinen Körper komplett.Through training, he completely transformed his body.

3.) "To evolve or develop differently"

Definition: "To evolve or develop in a different way."
Translation(s): change, evolve, develop, shift
Synonym(s): sich entwickeln, sich wandeln
Antonym(s): bewahren, erhalten
Related word(s): Entwicklung, Evolution

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Gesellschaft verändert sich ständig.Society is constantly changing/evolving.
Sprachen verändern sich im Laufe der Zeit.Languages change/evolve over time.
Seine Einstellung hat sich nach dem Vorfall stark verändert.His attitude changed/shifted significantly after the incident.

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