Change - Ändern (The 448th Most Common German Word)

In German, the word for Change is Ändern. This word often comes up when talking about clothing, shops & services, transport & travel, being & changes. It is the 448th most commonly used word in German, classified as a A1 word. It can be used as verb. You can find example sentences below to provide context, and you can also listen to the word's pronunciation. Practice this and the other 3000 most common German words with over 60000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types by downloading our app.

Pronunciation

en English: change

de German: ändern

Examples

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In the first place, fashions change very quickly. Erstens ändern sich Moden sehr schnell.
It doesn't change anything. Das wird nichts daran ändern.
I made him change his plan. Ich habe ihn dazu gebracht, seinen Plan zu ändern.
I want to change my life. Ich will mein Leben ändern.
I can't change this. Ich kann das nicht ändern.
We have to change something. Wir müssen etwas ändern.
It is possible for us to know what has been achieved in the past, but it is not possible for us to change it. And it is possible for us to change the future, but it is not possible for us to know what will be achieved in it. Die Vergangenheit kann man nur kennen, nicht ändern. Die Zukunft kann man nur ändern, nicht kennen.
I can't change these plans. Ich kann diese Pläne nicht ändern.

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Change - Ändern (The 448th Most Common German Word)
I'd like to change my seat. Ich möchte meinen Sitzplatz ändern.
Nothing I heard at the meeting made me change my mind. Nichts, was ich bei dem Treffen hörte, brachte mich dazu, meine Meinung zu ändern.
Nobody can change history, although many have tried. Niemand kann die Geschichte ändern, wenngleich viele es versuchten.
I'd like to change my room. Ich würde gerne mein Zimmer ändern.
Could you change the departure date for this ticket Könnten Sie das Abreisedatum bei dieser Fahrkarte ändern
The meaning of words can change according to their context. Die Bedeutung eines Wortes kann sich durch den Zusammenhang ändern.
They change everything. Sie ändern alles.
Should we change the flag Wollen wir die Fahne ändern
Tom needs to change his attitude. Tom muss seine Einstellung ändern.
Once you decide to enter a profession, you can't change your mind on a whim. Wenn du dich entschlossen hast, einen Beruf anzufangen, dann kannst du deine Meinung nicht von einen auf den anderen Moment ändern.
Times change. Die Zeiten ändern sich.
Times are changing. Die Zeiten ändern sich.
Please change the sentence. Bitte ändern Sie den Satz.

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Change - Ändern (The 448th Most Common German Word)

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