Veränderst

Veränderst is the second-person singular present indicative form of the German verb verändern, meaning to change or alter something. It is used when addressing one person informally with the pronoun du, and it typically takes a direct object.

Etymology and meaning:

The verb verändern is formed from the prefix ver- attached to ändern (to change). The prefix ver- adds a sense of alteration or transformation to the stem meaning of the action. Therefore, verändern conveys a deliberate modification of the object in question.

Usage and transitivity:

Verändern is a transitive verb and usually requires a direct object. For example: Du veränderst das Layout der Website. Du veränderst den Plan. By contrast, sich verändern is intransitive and means to undergo change oneself: Die Situation verändert sich.

Conjugation in the present tense:

The present tense forms are: ich verändere, du veränderst, er verändert, wir verändern, ihr verändert, sie verändern. The past participle is verändert, used with auxiliary verbs to form perfect tenses.

Nuance and synonyms:

Verändern emphasizes an active modification of something’s state or appearance, often implying a noticeable or purposeful change. Synonyms include ändern (to change, modify) and modifizieren (to modify). In many everyday contexts, ändern can be used more broadly, whereas verändern often implies a more complete or transformative alteration.

See also:

Verändern, ändern, sich verändern.