verändern
Translation
to change, to alter, to modify
Examples
Das Wetter hat sich verändert.
The weather has changed.
Er will sein Leben verändern.
He wants to change his life.
Die Stadt verändert sich schnell.
The city is changing quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to change sth. He wants to change his life.
((reflexive)) to change The weather has changed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ändern, modifizieren, umgestalten; Antonyms: beibehalten (to maintain), bleiben (to stay)
Etymology
Comes from the prefix `ver-` (denoting change or completion) combined with `ändern` (to change). It's a stronger version of `ändern`.
Memory Tips
The `ver-` prefix often indicates a deeper, more significant change. Compare 'I change my mind' (ändern) with 'The experience changed me' (verändern).