umwandeln
Sie wandelt Euro in Dollar um.
She converts euros into dollars.
to convert something into something else
Der Chemiker wandelt das Gas in Flüssigkeit um.
The chemist converts the gas into a liquid.
Die Firma wandelt ihre Produktionsanlagen um.
The company is converting its production facilities.
Commonly used in technical, financial, and everyday contexts.
to transform or change something
Er wandelte seine Ersparnisse in Aktien um.
He converted his savings into stocks.
Often used in financial contexts.
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Pro Tip
Preposition Usage
Always use 'in' + accusative case after 'umwandeln' when specifying the target form (e.g., 'Energie in Wärme umwandeln').
Gold Rule
Conjugation
The verb is separable: 'wandeln' + 'um' (e.g., 'er wandelt um' → 'er wandelt um').
Word Origin
From Middle High German *umewandeln*, from Old High German *umbi* (around) + *wandalōn* (to turn, change), related to English 'wand' and 'wander'.
Usage Notes
Used with direct object and often followed by 'in' + accusative case (e.g., 'Wasser in Dampf umwandeln').