aus|tauschen
Translation
to exchange, to replace, to swap
Examples
Wir müssen die alten Reifen austauschen.
We have to replace the old tires.
Sie trafen sich, um Informationen auszutauschen.
They met to exchange information.
Kann ich dieses Hemd gegen ein größeres austauschen?
Can I exchange this shirt for a larger one?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to exchange sth. for sth. We're exchanging the old car for a new one.
((sth.)) ((with sb.)) to exchange sth. with sb. He exchanged seats with me.
to exchange ((views/information)) ((on sth.)) The scientists exchanged views on their findings.
Similar Words
wechseln (to change), ersetzen (to replace)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) + 'tauschen' (to trade/swap). Literally 'to trade out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine taking something 'out' ('aus') and swapping it for something else, like exchanging a faulty product.