aus|tauschen
Translation
to exchange, to replace, to swap
Examples
Wir können unsere Telefonnummern austauschen.
We can exchange our phone numbers.
Ich muss die alte Batterie austauschen.
I have to replace the old battery.
Die Studenten tauschen sich über das Thema aus.
The students exchange ideas about the topic.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to exchange/replace sth. I have to replace the light bulb.
((sich4)) ((with sb.)) ((about sth.)) to exchange ideas with sb. about sth. The students exchange ideas about the topic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wechseln (to change), ersetzen (to replace)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out, implying completion) and 'tauschen' (to swap, to trade). It signifies a complete exchange.
Memory Tips
'tauschen' is to trade. The 'aus-' prefix emphasizes taking one thing 'out' and putting another in its place, like replacing a part.