Ändern
Example: Ich möchte meinen Termin nächste Woche ändern.
Definition
"Ändern" means to make a change or modification to something, such as altering plans, objects, or conditions. It is used when someone wants to adjust or modify something, as in the example phrase, 'Ich möchte meinen Termin nächste Woche ändern,' meaning 'I want to change my appointment next week.'
Etymology
The German word "ändern" comes from Old High German 'endaran', meaning to change or alter. It is related to the English word 'end' through a shared Germanic root, reflecting the idea of bringing something to a different state or conclusion. Did you know? The concept of 'ändern' is deeply rooted in the idea of transformation or adjustment.
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"Ändern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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