Describes a state that is no longer the original one because one or more characteristics have been modified or altered.
example
Aufgrund der geänderten Wetterlage wurde der Flug gestrichen.
Due to the changed weather situation, the flight was canceled.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Geändert' (changed) is the past participle of the verb 'ändern' (to change). It is used like an adjective to describe a state that is the result of a change.
EXAMPLE
Bitte beachten Sie die geänderten Geschäftszeiten.
Please note the changed business hours.
Sentence structure
As an adjective, 'geändert' (changed) usually comes directly before a noun. It then describes the characteristic of that noun.
EXAMPLE
Der geänderte Plan wurde an alle Mitarbeiter verteilt.
The changed plan was distributed to all employees.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'geänderte Pläne' (changed plans), 'geänderte Bedingungen' (changed conditions), 'geänderte Öffnungszeiten' (changed opening hours), or a 'geänderte Situation' (changed situation).
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen uns an die geänderten Bedingungen anpassen.
We have to adapt to the changed conditions.
Compare with
antonym
geändert vs unverändert
unchanged
'unverändert' and 'geändert' are opposites. 'unverändert' means that something is still the way it was before. 'geändert' means that something has been adjusted or modified and is therefore no longer quite the way it was before. 'geändert' is often used for plans, dates, texts, or rules. 'unverändert' fits when you want to emphasize that absolutely nothing was adjusted.
geändert
Frau Wolf bringt heute den geänderten Vertrag zum Termin mit.
Ms. Wolf is bringing the changed contract to the appointment today.
unverändert
Am Abend war die Meinung meiner Freundin noch unverändert.
In the evening, my friend's opinion was still unchanged.