wechseln
Translation
to change, to switch, to exchange
Examples
Ich möchte Geld wechseln.
I would like to exchange money.
Wir müssen den Reifen wechseln.
We have to change the tire.
Sie wechselt zu einer anderen Firma.
She is switching to another company.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((wechseln)) to change/exchange sth. I want to exchange money.
((zu+3)) ((wechseln)) to switch to sth. She is switching to another company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tauschen, ändern; Antonyms: bleiben, beibehalten
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'wehsan', which is related to 'Woche' (week), implying a periodic change.
Memory Tips
Remember 'Wechselgeld' means 'change' (money), so 'wechseln' is the action of changing or exchanging it.