verwandeln
Translation
to transform, to convert, to change into
Examples
Die Raupe verwandelt sich in einen Schmetterling.
The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
Er hat das Haus in ein Hotel verwandelt.
He transformed the house into a hotel.
Der Spieler hat den Elfmeter verwandelt.
The player converted the penalty.
Grammar Patterns
((refl.)) ((in+acc)) to transform into (sth.) The witch transforms into a cat.
((sth.acc)) ((in+acc)) to transform (sth.) into (sth.) The magician transforms water into wine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umwandeln, umgestalten; Antonyms: beibehalten, bleiben
Etymology
Prefix 'ver-' (indicating change) + 'wandeln' (to wander, change). The combination emphasizes a complete change or transformation.
Memory Tips
Think of a magic 'wand' that can 'verwandeln' (transform) things.