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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.
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' and 'transformieren' both describe a change. 'verändern' is the normal, broad word for small or large changes. You can change something, and something can also change by itself. 'transformieren' sounds stronger and often more formal. It usually means that something is brought into a clearly different form or a new state. The words can be confused because both talk about change. As a simple guideline: every transformation is a change, but not every change is already a transformation.
Das Projekt soll eine alte Fabrik in ein modernes Kulturzentrum transformieren.
The project is intended to transform an old factory into a modern cultural center.
Der neue Job hat seinen Alltag stark verändert.
The new job has changed his everyday life a lot.