umrechnen
convert
Definition & meaning
The verb umrechnen primarily means to convert one unit of measurement, currency, or value into another. It implies a mathematical process of changing a figure from one system or scale to a different one.
- Currency conversion: Calculating the value of an amount of money in a different currency (e.g., converting Euros to Dollars).
- Measurement conversion: Changing units of physical quantities, such as converting kilometers to miles, kilograms to pounds, or Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a separable verb (trennbares Verb). In a sentence, the prefix "um-" is separated from the stem "rechnen" and placed at the end of the clause if the verb is conjugated (e.g., "Ich rechne den Betrag in Euro um").
- Grammar: Weak verb (schwaches Verb). Past tense: rechnete um; Past participle: umgerechnet.
- Word origin: It is composed of the prefix "um-" (meaning around, over, or into a different state) and the verb "rechnen" (to calculate or count). Together, they imply "calculating into another form."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms: While there is no direct single-word antonym, one might describe the act of keeping the unit the same as:
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Examples
Rechne bitte die Dollar in Euro um.verb
Please convert the dollars into euros.
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