Adapt vs Alter vs Change vs Convert vs Modify

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Adapt

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B2 verb

Alter

Über 10.000 (seltener) B2 verb

Change

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A1 verb

Convert

Top 2.000 (häufig) B2 verb

Modify

Top 2.000 (häufig) B2 verb

	Adapt	Alter	Change	Convert	Modify
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/əˈdæpt/","/əˈdæpts/","/əˈdæptɪd/","/əˈdæptɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈdæpt/","/əˈdæpts/","/əˈdæptɪd/","/əˈdæptɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈɔːltə// 🇺🇸 //ˈɔltɚ//	🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/kənˈvɜːt/","/kənˈvɜːts/","/kənˈvɜːtɪd/","/kənˈvɜːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kənˈvɜːrt/","/kənˈvɜːrts/","/kənˈvɜːrtɪd/","/kənˈvɜːrtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/
Bedeutung	Etwas ändern, damit es in einer neuen Situation besser funktioniert. To change something so it works better in a new situation.	Etwas ändern. To change something.	etwas anders machen to make something different	to change something into a different form or use	Etwas ändern, um es besser oder anders zu machen. Change something to make it better or different.
Beispiel	In order to survive in this changing climate, species must adapt to their new environments.	The dress was altered to fit better.	I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer.	I need to convert this document from PDF to Word format.	You can modify the document by adding new sections.
Register	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Über 10.000 (seltener)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	B2	B2	A1	B2	B2
Wortart	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb
Kollokationen	successfully, well, quickly, be able to, can, be unable to, to, the ability to adapt, find it difficult to adapt, find it hard to adapt, for, from, specially adapted, for, from, specially adapted	alter the course, alter the agreement, alter the design, alter behavior, alter personality	considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition	convert currency, convert data, convert files, convert ideas, convert a room	considerably, drastically, extensively, have to, need to, for, highly modified, in a modified form, modified to fit something
Antonyme	resist, reject, refuse	preserve, maintain, retain	remain, stay	maintain, preserve, stay	maintain, preserve, keep
Häufige Fehler	'Adapt to' vs. 'adapt for': Confusing these phrases., Using 'adopt' instead of 'adapt': These words have different meanings., Omitting the object: Forgetting to specify what is being adapted.	Confusing with 'change' - 'alter' usually implies a more significant adjustment., Using 'alter' without an object - it should always follow an object., Incorrectly using 'altered' as a noun.	Confused with 'exchange' which means to swap something., Using 'change' without an object, e.g., saying 'I change' instead of 'I change my clothes'., 'Changed' and 'change' misused in verb forms.	Confused with 'transpose' — they are not interchangeable., Often misused in passive voice without a subject., Incorrectly used when referring to simple changes that do not involve a transformation.	Confusing with 'modification', which is the noun form., Using 'modify' without an object, which is incorrect., Overusing 'modify' instead of synonyms like 'change' or 'adjust' in casual speech.
Hinweise zur Verwendung	Verwenden Sie 'anpassen', wenn Sie über Änderungen sprechen, um sie an neue Bedingungen oder Anforderungen anzupassen. Es ist sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Kontexten angemessen, wird aber oft in Diskussionen über das Lernen oder die Anpassung an neue Umgebungen verwendet. Use 'adapt' when talking about making changes to fit new conditions or requirements. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but is often used in discussions about learning or adjusting to new environments.	Verwenden Sie 'ändern', wenn Sie eine Änderung oder Modifikation angeben möchten. Es ist formeller als 'verändern'. Vermeiden Sie es für sehr geringfügige oder triviale Anpassungen. Use 'alter' when you want to indicate a change or modification. It is more formal than 'change'. Avoid using it for very minor or trivial adjustments.	Benutze 'change', wenn du über Änderungen oder Modifikationen sprichst. Das passt sowohl in lockeren als auch in formellen Gesprächen und Texten. Vermeide es, wenn ein spezifischerer Begriff wie 'transform' oder 'alter' besser passt. Use 'change' when talking about making modifications or alterations. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, in casual or formal contexts. Avoid using it in a situation that requires a more specific term, like 'transform' or 'alter'.	Commonly used in both technical and everyday contexts. Suitable in neutral conversations but may be formal in legal or financial discussions. Avoid slang contexts.	Verwende 'modifizieren' oder 'ändern', wenn du über Änderungen an Plänen, Dokumenten oder Objekten sprichst. Es ist neutral und daher in den meisten Kontexten, wie z. B. im akademischen oder geschäftlichen Umfeld, angemessen. Use 'modify' when discussing changes to plans, documents, or objects. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in most contexts, such as academic or business settings.

Sieh es in echten Clips

Top Gear › S1 E1

which means they're going to change the bumpers and the bonnet

- Unimportant? Oh, here, you try it. - No, nobody wants to change.

Succession › S1 E1

And you never lawyered the trust change.

Top Gear › S1 E1

which means they're going to change the bumpers and the bonnet

- Unimportant? Oh, here, you try it. - No, nobody wants to change.

Change

Häufige Fragen: Adapt vs Alter vs Change vs Convert vs Modify

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Adapt, Alter, Change, Convert und Modify?

Adapt: To change something so it works better in a new situation. Alter: To change something. Change: to make something different Convert: to change something into a different form or use Modify: Change something to make it better or different.

Sind Adapt, Alter, Change, Convert und Modify auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Adapt: B2, Alter: B2, Change: A1, Convert: B2, Modify: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Adapt, Alter, Change, Convert und Modify?

Adapt: verb, Alter: verb, Change: verb, Convert: verb, Modify: verb.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Adapt: In order to survive in this changing climate, species must adapt to their new environments. Alter: The dress was altered to fit better. Change: I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer. Convert: I need to convert this document from PDF to Word format. Modify: You can modify the document by adding new sections.

Kann ich Adapt, Alter, Change, Convert und Modify austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Adapt, Alter, Change, Convert und Modify sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.