Abwechseln
Abwechseln is a German verb meaning to alternate or to take turns, and it is often used with a reflexive pronoun as sich abwechseln. The term describes a sequence in which different people or things perform a task in turn, rather than everyone acting simultaneously. Common domains include work shifts, responsibilities, or role assignments.
Etymology and sensemaking: Abwechseln is built on the verb wechseln (to change, exchange) with the prefix ab-,
Usage: The phrase often appears with reflexive pronouns, such as Wir wechseln uns ab (we take turns).
Grammar: In the present tense, ich wechsle ab, du wechselst ab, er wechselt ab, wir wechseln ab,
Verwandt terms: Wechsel, abwechselnd, Abwechslung, Wechseln. Abwechseln conveys a deliberate, orderly rotation, whereas Abwechslung emphasizes variety