ändra

ändra is a Swedish verb meaning to change, alter, or modify. It is used when something is being modified or updated, such as a plan, a document, a rule, or a person’s opinion. The verb can be transitive, taking a direct object (att ändra planen), and it can also describe changes in behavior or circumstances. A common expression is ändra på något, meaning to make a change to something. In reflexive use, ändra sig means to change one’s mind or adjust one’s stance. The passive form is ändras: Planen ändras ofta under arbetets gång. In perfect tenses, you attach have/has as in har ändrat.

Conjugation and forms: The infinitive is att ändra. Present tense is ändrar; past tense is ändrade; the supine/participle is ändrat. The past participle is commonly used with har to form the present perfect: har ändrat. The adjective form ändrad describes something that has been changed, as in en ändrad text.

Usage notes and distinctions: While ändra often covers concrete edits or modifications, there is a related verb föräNdra that can imply a more fundamental transformation (though both can be used in many contexts). In editing contexts, ändra can mean to revise or correct text. Nouns related to the concept include ändring (a change) and ändrad (changed). Common collocations include ändra planen, ändra en text, and ändra sig.

Examples: Vi måste ändra planen. Kan du ändra texten innan publicering? Efter ny information ändrade hon sin åsikt. Planen ändras kontinuerligt under projektet.