umgestiegen
Translation
changed, transferred, switched
Examples
Wir sind am Hauptbahnhof umgestiegen.
We changed trains at the main station.
Sie ist auf ein günstigeres Produkt umgestiegen.
She switched to a cheaper product.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) changed ((to sth.)) Used with the auxiliary verb 'sein' (to be). Ich bin in den Bus umgestiegen.
((to be)) switched ((to sth.)) To change preference or system. Sie ist zu einem anderen Anbieter umgestiegen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gewechselt (changed)
Etymology
From 'um-' (change, transfer) + 'steigen' (to climb). The idea is 'climbing over' from one mode of transport to another.
Memory Tips
Picture 'climbing' (steigen) out of one train and 'over' (um) to another. This movement explains why it uses 'sein' as the auxiliary verb.