austauschen
exchange · replace
Etwas hergeben und dafür etwas anderes bekommen oder geben.
The German word "austauschen" is a verb that means "to exchange" or "to swap". It is composed of the prefix "aus" and the verb "tauschen," which means "to trade" or "to switch". "Austauschen" typically refers to the act of replacing one thing with another or sharing information or ideas.
Similar words in German include "wechseln" (to change), "ändern" (to alter), and "ersetzen" (to replace), but there are differences in their nuances.
- Wechseln generally means to change something or swap items more directly without implying bilateral exchange.
- Ändern means to alter or modify something, which may not involve a direct exchange.
- Ersetzen specifically means to replace one thing with another, often when something is broken or lost.
In contrast, "austauschen" emphasizes a mutual exchange between parties.
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Examples
Ich tausche mein altes Handy gegen ein neues aus.verb
I am exchanging my old phone for a new one.
Wir müssen die Batterie austauschen.verb
We need to replace the battery.
Warum hast du die kaputten Teile noch nicht ausgetauscht?verb
Why haven’t you replaced the broken parts yet?
Bei dem Treffen haben wir viele interessante Ideen ausgetauscht.verb
At the meeting we exchanged many interesting ideas.
Im Unterricht haben sich die Schüler über ihre Erfahrungen ausgetauscht.verb
In class, the students exchanged their experiences.
Nach dem Gespräch tauschten wir unsere Erfahrungen offen aus.verb
After the conversation we openly exchanged our experiences.
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