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to transform
To convert or change something into another form, appearance, or state. This often describes a fundamental and profound change.
Das Internet hat die Art und Weise, wie wir kommunizieren, vollständig transformiert.
The internet has completely transformed the way we communicate.
to transform
In electrical engineering, to change the voltage of an alternating current with the help of a transformer, that is, to step it up or down.
Ein Netzteil muss die hohe Spannung aus der Steckdose auf eine niedrigere Spannung für das Gerät transformieren.
A power supply has to transform the high voltage from the outlet into a lower voltage for the device.
to transform
In mathematics, to convert an expression or equation into another form according to a particular rule.
Für die Lösung der Aufgabe müssen wir die Gleichung in ihre Normalform transformieren.
To solve the problem, we have to transform the equation into its standard form.
Verbs that end in '-ieren' are almost always regular and inseparable. The past participle is formed without 'ge-', so it is 'transformiert' (transformed).
Die Raupe hat sich in einen Schmetterling transformiert.
The caterpillar transformed itself into a butterfly.
The verb is often used in the structure 'etwas (Akkusativ) in etwas (Akkusativ) transformieren' (to transform something into something) to describe the starting form and the target form.
Der Künstler transformiert Alltagsgegenstände in Kunstwerke.
The artist transforms everyday objects into works of art.
You can recognize the exact meaning of 'transformieren' (to transform) from the context. If it is about 'Spannung' (voltage) or 'Strom' (current), the technical meaning (m02) is intended. With 'Gleichung' (equation) or 'Formel' (formula), it is the mathematical one (m03). In all other cases, it is usually the general meaning (m01).
Ein Kraftwerk transformiert Energie in elektrischen Strom.
A power plant transforms energy into electric current.
In its general meaning, 'transformieren' (to transform) is a rather formal and elevated word. It describes a profound, structural change.
Die Digitalisierung transformiert unsere Arbeitswelt grundlegend.
Digitalization is fundamentally transforming our working world.
to change
Verändern generally means making something different and says nothing about the extent of the change. Transformieren usually emphasizes a fundamental transformation into a new form or state. For individual adjustments, verändern is appropriate; for profound change, transformieren is more suitable.
Die neue Leitung transformiert das Unternehmen zu einem vollständig digitalen Betrieb.
The new management is transforming the company into a fully digital operation.
Die neue Leitung verändert einige Abläufe im Unternehmen.
The new management is changing some of the company's processes.
