Ändern Translations, meanings and synonyms

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

Essential properties of "ändern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ändern
  • Simple past: änderte
  • Participle: geändert

See full conjugation of ändern

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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 "ändern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make a change or modification"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte mein Passwort ändern.I want to change my password.
  2. Sie müssen die Einstellungen ändern.You need to change the settings.
  3. Er hat seine Meinung geändert.He changed his mind.

2.) "To transform into something different"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Wetter kann sich schnell ändern.The weather can change quickly.
  2. Man kann die Form eines Objekts ändern.One can change the shape of an object.
  3. Die Situation hat sich drastisch geändert.The situation has changed drastically.
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