wechseln
Translation
to change, to switch, to exchange, to alternate
Examples
Ich möchte Euro in Dollar wechseln.
I would like to exchange Euros for Dollars.
Er wechselt oft seine Meinung.
He often changes his opinion.
Die Ampel wechselt auf Grün.
The traffic light is changing to green.
Wir wechseln das Thema.
We are changing the subject.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) wechseln to change/exchange sth. He is changing his job.
((von+3)) ((in+4 / auf+4 / zu+3)) wechseln to switch from sth. to sth. She is switching from school to university.
((et4)) ((gegen+4)) wechseln to exchange sth. for sth. I would like to exchange Euros for dollars.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Old High German 'wehsan' (to grow, change). Related to the English word 'wax' (as in a waxing moon).
Memory Tips
The easiest image is 'wechseln' money from one currency to another. The core idea is changing one thing for another.