A1 verb Neutral #137 am häufigsten

change

/tʃeɪndʒ/

To make someone or something different or to become different. It can also mean to stop using one thing and start using another, such as putting on different clothes.

Beispiele

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1

I need to change my clothes before we go out.

I need to put on different clothes before we go out.

2

The company may change its policy regarding remote work next year.

The company might make its remote work rules different next year.

3

Let's change the subject; I don't want to talk about school.

Let's talk about something else; I don't want to talk about school.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
change
Verb
change
Adverb
changeably
Adjektiv
changeable
Verwandt
changer
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Chameleon'—it starts with 'Ch' just like 'Change' and is famous for changing its color.

Schnelles Quiz

The weather is cold, so I need to ___ my clothes.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

I need to change my clothes before we go out.

everyday

I need to put on different clothes before we go out.

2

The company may change its policy regarding remote work next year.

formal

The company might make its remote work rules different next year.

3

Let's change the subject; I don't want to talk about school.

informal

Let's talk about something else; I don't want to talk about school.

4

Scientists observe how environments change over long periods.

academic

Scientists watch how environments become different over a long time.

5

We decided to change our supplier to reduce costs.

business

We decided to use a different supplier to save money.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
change
Verb
change
Adverb
changeably
Adjektiv
changeable
Verwandt
changer

Häufige Kollokationen

change your mind to decide to do something different
change the subject to start talking about something else
change plans to make a new plan
change clothes to put on a different outfit
change direction to start moving a different way

Häufige Phrasen

change for the better

an improvement in a situation

a change of heart

changing your opinion or feeling about something

for a change

doing something different than usual

Wird oft verwechselt mit

change vs exchange

Change means to make something different; exchange means to give one thing and receive another in return.

change vs amend

Change is general; amend specifically means to change a law or a statement to make it better.

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Nutzungshinweise

Change is a very versatile verb used for both big transformations and small adjustments. It can be used with an object (I changed the car) or without an object (The weather changed).

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'change to' when they simply mean 'change.' For example, say 'I changed my mind' instead of 'I changed to my mind.'

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Chameleon'—it starts with 'Ch' just like 'Change' and is famous for changing its color.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old French 'changier', which comes from the Latin 'cambire', meaning to barter or exchange.

Grammatikmuster

Regular verb: change, changed, changed. Commonly followed by a noun: change + [noun]. Can be followed by 'into' to show a complete transformation.
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking cultures, 'change' is often associated with progress and is viewed as a positive necessity for growth.

Schnelles Quiz

The weather is cold, so I need to ___ my clothes.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

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proceed

C1

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individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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