um|steigen
Translation
to change, to transfer, to switch
Examples
In Köln müssen wir umsteigen.
We have to change in Cologne.
Er ist auf ein E-Auto umgestiegen.
He has switched to an electric car.
Grammar Patterns
() to change, to transfer Wir müssen in Hamburg umsteigen.
((in+4)) to change to (a vehicle) Ich steige in den Bus um.
((auf+4)) to switch to (a system, product) Sie ist auf Bioprodukte umgestiegen.
Similar Words
wechseln (to change)
Etymology
From 'um-' (indicating change or re-direction) + 'steigen' (to climb, get on). Literally 'to get on again/differently'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 're-climbing' or 're-boarding' a different vehicle. It's a separable verb: 'Ich steige um.'