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exchange
The process in which one thing is exchanged for another, usually without using money. It is a direct giving and taking.
Der Tausch von Sammelkarten auf dem Schulhof ist bei den Kindern sehr beliebt.
The exchange of trading cards in the schoolyard is very popular with the children.
in exchange for
A fixed expression that conveys that something is given or received as compensation for something else.
Ich biete dir meine Hilfe bei der Gartenarbeit im Tausch gegen einen selbstgebackenen Kuchen an.
I offer you my help with the gardening in exchange for a homemade cake.
The noun 'der Tausch' (the exchange) is derived directly from the verb 'tauschen' (to exchange/swap). The noun describes the action expressed by the verb.
Wollen wir die Plätze tauschen?
Shall we swap seats?
When describing what is being exchanged, the preposition 'gegen' (for/against) is crucial. The structure is often: 'der Tausch von [thing A] gegen [thing B]' (the exchange of [thing A] for [thing B]).
Der Tausch seines alten Fahrrads gegen ein neues Smartphone war ein gutes Geschäft.
The exchange of his old bicycle for a new smartphone was a good deal.
The expression 'im Tausch gegen' (in exchange for) is a fixed unit and is always used with the accusative. It expresses what you receive as compensation for something else.
Er bekam das Buch im Tausch gegen seine Hilfe beim Umzug.
He got the book in exchange for his help with the move.
exchange
Austausch and Tausch can both refer to the mutual giving of things. Austausch describes the process in general or over a longer period. Tausch places greater emphasis on the direct transaction in which one specific thing is given in return for another, usually without money.
Die Nachbarn vereinbaren den Tausch eines Hammers gegen eine Säge.
The neighbors agree to exchange a hammer for a saw.
Der regelmäßige Austausch von Werkzeugen hilft beiden Nachbarn.
The regular exchange of tools helps both neighbors.
