um|steigen
Translation
to change, to transfer, to switch
Examples
In Köln müssen wir umsteigen.
We have to change in Cologne.
Er ist auf ein E-Auto umgestiegen.
He has switched to an electric car.
Grammar Patterns
() to change, to transfer We have to change in Hamburg.
((in+4)) to change to (a vehicle) I'm changing to the bus.
((auf+4)) to switch to (a system, product) She switched to organic products.
Similar Words
wechseln (to change)
Etymology
Composed of 'um-' (change, re-) and 'steigen' (to climb, board). It means to 're-board' or change what you're on.
Memory Tips
You 'climb' (`steigen`) off one train to 'change' (`um`) to another. Remember it's separable: 'Wir steigen in Berlin um.'