alter

ˈɔːltər
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Translation of alter into German

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Verb

1.

change

tr.
make changes to something
tr.
  • She decided to alter her hairstyle for the event..Sie beschloss, ihre Frisur für die Veranstaltung zu ändern.
2.

modification

tr.
change the form or structure of something
tr.
  • They decided to alter the design of the building.Sie beschlossen, das Design des Gebäudes zu ändern.
3.

change

intr.
become different without losing original essence
intr.
sich verändern sich wandeln
  • Her mood began to alter as the day went on.Ihre Stimmung begann sich im Laufe des Tages zu verändern.
4.

neuter animal

tr.TECH.US
castrate or spay an animal
tr.TECH.US
  • The vet will alter the cat next week.Der Tierarzt wird die Katze nächste Woche kastrieren.

Expressions with alter: examples in English and translations in German

die Situation verändern
den Charakter verändern
The new policy will alter the landscape of the education system.
Alter Ego
zweites Ich
He considered his brother his alter ego, sharing similar traits and thoughts..
Alter-Globalisierung
Alter-globalization gained momentum after major international protests.
Umstände verändern die Lage
Circumstances alter cases, so let's hear the full story.

Synonyms and analogies of alter in English

Examples of alter in a sentence

  • He plans to alter the document.
  • The tailor will alter the suit for a better fit.
  • They altered the recipe to suit their taste.
  • The fabric may alter after repeated washing.
  • Over time, the recipe altered slightly.
  • They decided to alter their dog to prevent puppies.

Translations of "alter" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
ändernv.

Acts of bravery can change lives and alter the course of history.

Taten des Mutes können Leben verändern und den Lauf der Geschichte ändern.

verändernv.

A strong enough crush could completely alter the shape of the object.

Ein starker genug Druck könnte die Form des Objekts völlig verändern.

beeinflussenv.

In collisions, pair formation occurs rapidly and can alter outcomes.

Bei Kollisionen erfolgt die Paarbildung rasch und kann den Ausgang beeinflussen.

abändernv.

The testator can also revoke or alter his testament at any time.

Der Erblasser kann sein Testament auch jederzeit widerrufen oder abändern.

anpassenv.

For want of fresh ingredients, the chef had to alter the recipe significantly.

Wegen fehlender frischer Zutaten musste der Koch das Rezept erheblich anpassen.

Noun
dieÄnderungnf.

Keep the analyzed sample safe from contamination and do not alter the measurement.

Schutz der analysierten Probe vor Kontamination ohne Änderung der Messwerte.

dieVeränderungnf.

These magnetic fields can suddenly alter the precision of your watch.

Diese Magnetfelder können eine plötzliche Veränderung der Präzision Ihrer Uhr hervorrufen.

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alter: Examples and translations in context

They reserve the right to alter the schedule as needed.

Sie behalten sich vor, den Zeitplan nach Bedarf zu ändern.

Sometimes, a single lucky break can completely alter your life's direction.

Manchmal kann ein einziger Glücksfall die Richtung deines Lebens komplett ändern.

Changing color temperature can dramatically alter a scene's emotional impact.

Das Ändern der Farbtemperatur kann die emotionale Wirkung einer Szene erheblich verändern.

Changing the shutter speed can dramatically alter the feel of the photograph.

Ändern der Verschlusszeit kann das Gefühl des Fotos dramatisch verändern.

Good intentions are therefore not enough to alter people's behaviour.

Gute Vorsätze reichen also nicht, um unser Verhalten zu ändern.

This will isolate the layer, allowing you to alter it.

Dadurch wird die Ebene isoliert, um sie ändern zu können.

They alter appearance by selective absorption and/or by scattering of light.

Durch selektive Aufnahme und/oder Streuung von Licht ändert sich ihr Aussehen.

While hiking, rain clouds began to crop up, forcing us to alter our plans.

Beim Wandern zogen Regenwolken auf, die uns zwangen, unsere Pläne zu ändern.

See also:

alter egoalter the landscape
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