tauschen
Translation
to exchange, to trade, to swap
Examples
Wollen wir die Plätze tauschen?
Shall we swap seats?
Er tauschte Euro in Dollar.
He exchanged euros for dollars.
Die Kinder tauschen Sammelkarten.
The children trade collecting cards.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to exchange sth. The children exchange their toys.
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to exchange sth. for sth. I'm trading my old phone for a new one.
((sth.)) ((with sb.)) to swap sth. with sb. Can I swap my seat with you?
Similar Words
Synonyms: wechseln, austauschen; Antonyms: behalten (to keep)
Etymology
From Old High German 'tūsken', which evolved from 'to deceive' to 'to trade'.
Memory Tips
Don't confuse with 'tauchen' (to dive) or 'täuschen' (to deceive). Focus on the 'au' sound.