VERB

verändern/fɛɐ̯ˈʔɛndɐn/to change; to alter; to modify

verändern is a German verb that means to change, to alter, or to modify. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔɛndɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "veränderte" and the past participle is "verändert".

Definitions

1.to cause something or someone to become different; to alter(process, action)

a.to change the nature or appearance of something/someone

Die Stadt hat sich in den letzten Jahren stark verändert.—The city has changed a lot in recent years.

b.to make adjustments or modifications

Wir müssen unseren Plan verändern, um Erfolg zu haben.—We have to change our plan to be successful.

Conjugation

Infinitiveverändern
Present (ich)verändere
Present (du)veränderst
Present (er/sie/es)verändert
Preterite (ich)veränderte
Participle IIverändert
Konjunktiv II (ich)veränderte
Imperative (singular)veränder
Imperative (plural)verändert
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "verändern" mean in English?
"verändern" means to change, to alter, or to modify. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "verändern"?
"verändern" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔɛndɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "verändern"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "verändern" is "verändert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "verändern"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "verändern" becomes "veränderte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "verändern"?
"verändern" is a verb in German.

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