| Wichtigste Übersetzungen |
WordReference English-German Dictionary © 2026:
| change [sth]⇒ vtr | (alter) (Abkommen, Vertrag) | [etw] abändern Vt, sepa |
| | | etwas verändern Vt |
| | Anna wants to change the agreement. |
| | Anna möchte den Vertrag abändern. |
| change [sth] to [sth] vtr + prep | (replace) | [etw] durch [etw] ersetzen Präp + Vt |
| | | [etw] mit [etw] ersetzen Adv + Vt |
| | | [etw] durch [etw] austauschen Präp + Vt, sepa |
| | Dan changed his profile picture to a photo of a monkey. |
| | Dan hat sein Profilbild durch das eines Affen ersetzt. |
| change [sth] vtr | (transform) (Charakter) | [etw] ändern Vt |
| | Throughout history, men haven't changed their true nature at all. |
| | Im Laufe der Geschichte hat der Mensch seine ursprüngliche Natur nicht merkbar verändert. |
| change into [sth/sb] vi + prep | (be transformed) | sich in [etw] verwandeln Präp + Vr |
| | | sich in [etw] transformieren Präp + Vr |
| | The larva changed into an adult. |
| | Die Larve verwandelte sich in einen Adultus. |
| change [sth] vtr | (clothes) | umziehen Vr, sepa |
| | | [etw] wechseln Vt |
| | I need to change my clothes. |
| | Ich muss mich umziehen. |
| change [sth] vtr | (exchange, swap) | [etw] tauschen Vt |
| | The two passengers want to change seats with each other. |
| | Die beiden Passagiere möchten Plätze tauschen. |
| change n | (alteration) | Abänderung Nf |
| | The parties made a change to the contract. |
| | Die Vertragsparteien haben eine Abänderung vorgenommen. |
| change n | (variation) | Variation Nf |
| | | Wandel Nm |
| | The scientists observed a change in the sensor data. |
| | Die Wissenschaftler haben eine Variation in den Sensordaten bemerkt. |
| change n | uncountable (money exchange) | Wechselgeld Nn |
| | Do you have change for a fifty-dollar bill? |
| | Haben Sie Wechselgeld für einen 50-Euro-Schein? |
| change n | uncountable (money returned) | Wechselgeld Nn |
| | (vage) | Kleingeld Nn |
| | Gina handed the taxi driver a ten pound note and told him to keep the change. |
| change n | uncountable (coins) | Kleingeld Nn |
| | | Münzen Npl |
| | Gus keeps a lot of change in his pocket. |
| | Gus hat viel Kleingeld in seiner Hosentasche. |
| Zusätzliche Übersetzungen |
WordReference English-German Dictionary © 2026:
| change n | (act of changing) (Wetter) | Umsturz Nm |
| | The change in the weather occurred over night. |
| change n | (substitution) | Einwechselung Nf |
| | The coach asked for a change of player. |
| change n | (novelty) | Neuheit Nf |
| | The new procedures were quite a change compared with the old way. |
| change n | (music: altered tonality) (Musik) | Wechsel Nm |
| | | Variation Nf |
| | This song has a lot of key changes for the pianist. |
| change n | (clothes) (Kleidung) | umziehen Vr, sepa |
| | | Wechsel Nm |
| | Mary was going straight out after work, so she took a change of outfit with her to the office. |
the change,
the change of life n | dated, informal (menopause) (ugs) | Wechseljahre Npl |
| | | Menopause Nf |
| | Weight gain is common among women who are going through the change. |
| change⇒ vi | (transportation: trains, planes) | die Züge wechseln Rdw |
| | You need to change at Kings Cross Station. |
| change vi | (become different) (Person) | ändern, verändern Vr |
| | (altmodisch) | wandeln Vr |
| | Everyone changes as they get older. |
| | Audrey knew something had changed, but she wasn't sure what it was. |
| | Jeder (ver)ändert sich, wenn er älter wird. |
| change vi | (voice: deepen, break) (Stimme) | ändern, verändern Vr |
| | (altmodisch) | wandeln Vr |
| | Larry's voice changed as he went through puberty. |
| change vi | (put on different clothes) | umziehen Vr, sepa |
| | It's cold outside. You should change. |
| change into [sth] vi + prep | (switch vehicle gears) (Gang, Auto) | in [etw] schalten Präp + Vi |
| | On the hill, change into second gear. |
| change into [sth] vi + prep | (put on: fresh clothes) | umziehen Vr, sepa |
| | | sich [etw] Neues/Anderes anziehen VP |
| | When she gets home from the office, Lisa changes into jeans and a T-shirt. |
| change [sth]⇒ vtr | (exchange currency) (Geld) | wechseln Vt |
| | | tauschen Vt |
| | | umtauschen Vt, sepa |
| | I want to change these dollars for euros. |
| change [sth] vtr | (get smaller money) | wechseln Vi |
| | | tauschen Vt |
| | You should change your bills for coins. |
| change [sth] vtr | (give smaller money) | wechseln Vt |
| | (informell) | [etw] kleinmachen Vt, sepa |
| | Can you change a fiver? |
| change [sth] vtr | (change for [sth] new or clean) | wechseln Vi |
| | (Bett) | neu beziehen, frisch beziehen Adj + Vt |
| | Change the bed linen at least once a week. |
| change [sth] for [sth] vtr + prep | (exchange, switch) (Kleidung, saisonbedingt) | austauschen Vt, sepa |
| | | wechseln Vt |
| | Don't forget to change your winter clothes for lightweight ones before you depart. |
| Zusammengesetzte Wörter: |
WordReference English-German Dictionary © 2026:
| a leopard cannot change its spots expr | (people cannot change radically) | Man kann nicht über seinen eigenen Schatten springen Rdw |
| be subject to change vi | (be liable to vary) | geändert werden können |
| | | Änderungen unterliegen Npl + Vi, sepa |
| | The marriage laws are subject to change. |
| bureau de change n | (currency exchange service) | Wechselstube Nf |
| | You will find a bureau de change at large airports. |
change [sth] around,
change around [sth] (US),
change [sth] round,
change [sth] round (UK) vtr + adv | (rearrange [sth]) | verschieben Vt |
| | | [etw] anders anordnen Adj + Vt, sepa |
| | | ändern Vt |
| | You can change around the icons on your computer to make them more convenient. |
| | The coach changed the players around to balance out the teams. |
change around,
changearound,
change round n | (rearrangement, shift) | Änderung Nf |
| | | Wechsel Nm |
| | | Tausch Nm |
| | The change around in the team's coaching has helped them win many more games this year. |
| change course v expr | (alter one's direction) | Richtung ändern Nf + Vt |
| | | Kurs ändern Nm + Vt |
| | The ship changed course and headed for Durban. |
| change for the better n | (improvement) | Verbesserung Nf |
| | | positive Änderung Adj + Nf |
| | | Wandel zum Besseren Rdw |
| | Her lovely, new hair style is definitely a change for the better. |
| change for the better v expr | (improve) | verbessern Vr |
| | | zum Besseren wenden Rdw |
| | Her life has changed for the better since she moved here. |
change gear,
also US: shift gear vtr + n | (vehicle: change transmission level) | schalten Vi |
| | | einen anderen Gang einlegen Rdw |
| | | den Gang wechseln Rdw |
| change hands vi | (be exchanged) | getauscht werden V Part Perf + Hv |
| | | einen neuen Besitzer finden Rdw |
| | | im Besitz zu jmdn übergehen Rdw |
| change hands vi | (use your other hand) | die Hand wechseln Rdw |
| | | die andere Hand nehmen Rdw |
| | When I get tired of scrubbing with my right hand, I change hands and start scrubbing with my left. |
| change hands vtr + npl | (pass into possession of another) | den Besitzer wechseln Rdw |
| | | einen neuen Besitzer haben Rdw |
| | That old car has changed hands seven times since it was new. |
| change log n | (computing: listing project changes) | Änderungsprotokoll Nn |
| change of heart n | (reversal of an attitude or feeling) | Sinneswandel Nm |
| | | Meinung ändern Nf + Vt |
| | | Gesinnungswandel Nm |
| | I don't know what has brought about his change of heart, but Reza now says he'd love to come to France with me. |
| change of mind n | (reversal of decision) | seine Meinung ändern VP |
| | She's had a change of mind and now says she won't marry me. |
| change of pace n | figurative (refreshing deviation from the usual) | Abwechslung Nf |
| | The water fight was a wonderful change of pace after working in the garden. |
| | Tonight's dinner is a welcome change of pace from the usual meat and potatos. |
| | Die Wasserschlacht war eine schöne Abwechslung zur Gartenarbeit. |
| change of scene n | figurative (refreshing deviation) | Abwechslung Nf |
| | (übertragen, ugs) | Tapetenwechsel, Szenenwechsel Nm |
| | Jake was looking for a change of scene, and decided to apply for a job abroad. |
| change places vtr + npl | (swap positions) | Plätze tauschen Npl + Vt |
| | The photographer asked the two children to change places before he took the picture. |
| change places with [sb] v expr | (swap positions with) | seinen Platz mit jemandem tauschen Rdw |
| | | seinen Sitz mit jemandem tauschen Rdw |
| | Kathy changed places with Jim so that she could sit by the window. |
| change places vtr + npl | (exchange roles) | die Rollen anders verteilen Rdw |
| | The couple changed places, with Dan becoming a house husband and Sally going out to work. |
| change places with [sb] v expr | (exchange roles with) | Rollen tauschen Npl + Vt |
| | If parents and children could change places with each other, it would be a real eye opener. |
| change the subject v expr | (start talking about [sth] else) | Thema wechseln Nn + Vt |
| | | über etwas anderes reden Rdw |
| | Let's change the subject and talk about something less depressing. |
| change-up n | (baseball: slower pitch) (Baseball) | Changeup Nm |
| Anmerkung: Absichtlich langsam geworfener Ball |
| | The pitcher's change-up came across home plate 20 miles per hour slower than his fastball. |
| change with the times v expr | (modernize) | mit der Zeit gehen Rdw |
| | I've told my parents that it is time to change with the times and start tweeting and skyping! |
| change your mind v expr | (reverse your decision) (umgangssprachlich) | es sich anders überlegen Rdw |
| | | seine Meinung ändern Rdw |
| | I changed my mind and decided to go to the party after all. |
change your tune,
sing a different tune v expr | figurative, informal (change opinion) | seine Meinung ändern VP |
| | Nate has changed his tune! He has always hated football, but today he said he'd love to watch the final with me. |
| chop and change v expr | informal (keep changing) | immer wieder ändern Rdw |
| climate change n | (global warming) | Klimawandel Nm |
| | | Klimaerwärmung Nf |
| | Scientists believe that climate change may be responsible for larger and more frequent storms. |
| | Wissenschaftler glauben, der Klimawandel könnte für die stärkeren and häufiger auftretenden Stürme verantwortlich sein. |
| exact change n | (coins to a precise amount) | auf den Cent genau Rdw |
| | | [etw] passend haben Rdw |
| | You must pay your bus fare with exact change. |
| for a change adv | (contrary to the norm) | zur Abwechslung Kontr + Nf |
| | It's nice to see her smile for a change. |
| have a change of heart v expr | (go against your previous decision) | seine Meinung ändern VP |
| | | es sich nochmal überlegen, es sich anders überlegen VP |
| | She's had a change of heart and is inviting her sister after all. |
| keep the change v expr | (paying: keep the extra) | stimmt so Int |
| loose change n | (small amount of coins) | Kleingeld Nn |
| | Alan had some loose change in his pocket. |
| make a change v expr | (amend [sth]) | etwas verändern Vt |
| | The editor advised the author to make a change on page 2. |
| quick-change n as adj | (can be modified quickly) | schnell veränderbar Adj + Adj |
| | | Schnellwechsel- Präf |
| sex change n | dated, now offensive (gender reassignment) | Geschlechtsumwandlung Nf |
shortchange [sb] (US),
short-change [sb] (UK)⇒ vtr | (return insufficient money to) | jmdm zu wenig Wechselgeld geben VP |
shortchange [sb] (US),
short-change [sb] (UK) vtr | informal, figurative (cheat out of [sth], deprive of [sth]) | jmdn betrügen Vt |
| | | jmdn um [etw] bringen Präp + Vt |
| | (ugs, übertragen) | jmdn übers Ohr hauen Rdw |
| | | jmdn abziehen, jmdn abzocken Vt, sepa |
| small change n | (loose coins) | Kleingeld Nn |
| small change n | figurative (inconsequential amount of money) (übertragen) | kleiner Geldbetrag Nm |
| sweeping change n | often plural (far-reaching amendments) | große Veränderung Adj + Npl |
| | The banking system should undergo sweeping changes. |
| sweeping change n | often plural (dramatic transformation) | bahnbrechende Veränderung Adj + Nf |
| | Obama hopes to bring about sweeping change in the US healthcare system. |
| time change n | (seasonal adjustment of clocks) | Zeitumstellung Nf |
| | (ugs) | die Uhr umstellen VP |
| | Every fall there's a time change. |