um|wandeln
Translation
to convert, to transform, to change
Examples
Man kann Energie in Wärme umwandeln.
You can convert energy into heat.
Das alte Gebäude wurde in ein Hotel umgewandelt.
The old building was converted into a hotel.
Er will die Strafe in eine Geldstrafe umwandeln.
He wants to convert the penalty into a fine.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) into ((sth.)) to convert sth. into sth. They convert solar energy into electricity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to transform, to convert, to alter; Antonyms: to maintain, to preserve
Etymology
Separable verb: 'um-' (around, indicating change) + 'wandeln' (to walk, to change). It implies a complete change or transformation.
Memory Tips
Think of 'wandeln' (changing) 'around' (um) until it becomes something new. The prefix 'um-' often indicates a reversal or major change.