No. 669 in German
ändern
To change or modify.
In a sentence
Ich möchte mein Passwort ändern.
I want to change my password.
The word 'ändern' refers to making a change to something, specifically altering or modifying it.
Die Farben des Gemäldes ändern sich mit der Beleuchtung.
The colors of the painting change with the lighting.
Here, 'ändern' is used in the reflexive form 'ändern sich', indicating that the subject is undergoing change.
Wir sollten unsere Strategie ändern, um bessere Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
We should change our strategy to achieve better results.
In this instance, 'ändern' conveys the action of revising or improving something purposefully.
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