Wechseln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wechseln" is used as verb with the meaning of "change", "switch" or "alter".

Essential properties of "wechseln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: wechseln
  • Simple past: wechselte
  • Participle: gewechselt

See full conjugation of wechseln

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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 "wechseln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To change state, place, or position"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss meine Kleidung wechseln.I need to change my clothes.
  2. Wir wechseln jede Woche unsere Bettwäsche.We change our bed linen every week.
  3. Kannst du bitte das Thema wechseln?Can you please change the subject?

2.) "To replace something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Batterie wechseln.We need to replace the battery.
  2. Der Trainer hat zwei Spieler gewechselt.The coach substituted two players.
  3. Bitte wechseln Sie die Glühbirne.Please change the light bulb.

3.) "To convert money to another denomination or currency"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Können Sie mir bitte 50 Euro wechseln?Can you please change 50 Euros for me?
  2. Ich muss noch Geld wechseln, bevor wir in den Urlaub fahren.I still need to exchange money before we go on vacation.
  3. Wo kann man hier Dollars wechseln?Where can one exchange dollars here?
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