Verändern
Example: Wir können das Bild leicht verändern, wenn du willst.
Definition
"Verändern" means to change or alter something, making it different from its original state. It often involves modifying features, appearance, or conditions, such as in the example phrase, 'Wir können das Bild leicht verändern, wenn du willst,' which means 'We can easily change the picture if you want.'
Etymology
The German verb "verändern" comes from the prefix "ver-" combined with "ändern," which means 'to change.' The prefix "ver-" often implies transformation or a thorough change. Interestingly, "ändern" itself originates from the Old High German "endaran," meaning to make different or alter.
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"Verändern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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