Ändern
Example: Ich möchte meinen Termin nächste Woche ändern.
Definition
"ändern" means to make a change or modification to something, such as altering an appointment, plan, or condition. For example, in the phrase 'Ich möchte meinen Termin nächste Woche ändern,' it expresses the desire to change the scheduled appointment to a different time or date.
Etymology
The German verb "ändern" originates from Old High German "endaren," meaning to make different or modify. It is related to the word "Ende" (end), hinting at bringing something to a new state or conclusion. Did you know? The concept of change embedded in "ändern" has been part of Germanic languages for centuries, reflecting the natural human tendency to adapt and alter circumstances.
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"Ändern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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