der Austausch
Translation
exchange, replacement, interchange
Examples
Der Austausch von Informationen ist wichtig.
The exchange of information is important.
Nächstes Jahr mache ich einen Schüleraustausch.
Next year I'm doing a student exchange.
Der Austausch des Motors war teuer.
The replacement of the engine was expensive.
Grammar Patterns
the exchange/replacement of sth. The exchange of old parts is necessary.
in exchange for sth. I'll give you this in exchange for your help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wechsel (change), Ersatz (replacement)
Etymology
Composed of 'aus' (out) and 'Tausch' (exchange, swap). It literally means 'out-swap', referring to the act of replacing something or a mutual give-and-take.
Memory Tips
Think of 'swapping something out' (aus-tauschen). This applies to ideas, parts, or even people (student exchange).