Verb

aus|wechseln

to exchange, to replace, to substitute

Ich muss die Glühbirne auswechseln.

I have to replace the light bulb.

Der Trainer hat den Spieler ausgewechselt.

The coach substituted the player.

((sth.)) to replace, exchange (sth.) You have to replace the old part.

Synonyms: ersetzen, austauschen; Antonyms: behalten (to keep)

From 'aus-' (out) and 'wechseln' (to change, switch). It means to 'switch something out' for another.

Imagine taking an old part 'out' ('aus') and 'changing' ('wechseln') it for a new one, like a light bulb.

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