aus|wechseln
Translation
to exchange, to replace, to substitute
Examples
Ich muss die Glühbirne auswechseln.
I have to replace the light bulb.
Der Trainer hat den Spieler ausgewechselt.
The coach substituted the player.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to replace, exchange (sth.) You have to replace the old part.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ersetzen, austauschen; Antonyms: behalten (to keep)
Etymology
Composed of 'aus-' (out) and 'wechseln' (to change). The idea is 'to change something out' with a replacement.
Memory Tips
Think of 'switching out' a player in a game. You take one 'out' ('aus') and 'change' ('wechseln') them.