convert

The German word 'umwandeln' is used to express the action of converting or transforming something from one form, state, or standard to another. It is a verb that can be used in various contexts, such as converting currencies, changing units of measurement, or transforming data from one format to another. The word 'umwandeln' is a separable verb, meaning that the prefix 'um-' can be separated from the verb stem 'wandeln' and placed at the end of the sentence in certain tenses and sentence structures.

Example sentences using: umwandeln

Ich muss diese Datei in ein PDF umwandeln.

I need to convert this file into a PDF.

This sentence is used in a situation where the speaker needs to change the format of a specific file to a PDF.

Kannst du das Bild in ein JPEG umwandeln?

Can you convert the image into a JPEG?

This sentence is used when the speaker is asking someone else to change the format of an image to JPEG.

Wir sollten unser Geschäftsmodell umwandeln.

We should convert our business model.

This sentence can be used in a business context where there is a need for changing or transforming their business model.