exchange

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Austauschs oder Tauschs von etwas gegen etwas anderes bezeichnet oder einen Ort, an dem solche Transaktionen stattfinden.

A noun referring to the act of giving something in return for something else, or a place where such transactions occur.

1. Giving and receivingB1formal

   The act of giving something to someone and receiving something in return.

   Austausch

   • They made a fair exchange of goods.
   • The exchange of gifts is a common tradition.
   • We agreed on an exchange of services.

   Synonymebarterdealinginterchangereciprocityswaptrade

2. Conversation or discussionB1formal

   A short conversation or argument between people.

   Wortwechsel

   • There was a heated exchange between the two politicians.
   • They had a brief exchange of ideas before the meeting.
   • The exchange of opinions was very productive.

   Synonymealtercationargumentchatconversationdialoguediscussioninterchangetalk

3. Financial marketB2formalbusiness

   A place where stocks, currencies, or commodities are traded.

   Börse

   • The stock exchange closed higher today.
   • He works at the New York Stock Exchange.
   • The exchange rate between the dollar and the euro fluctuated.

   Synonymeboursemarketstock markettrading floor

4. Return or replacementA2informal

   The act of returning a product and getting a different one or a refund.

   Umtausch

   • I need to do an exchange for this shirt; it's too small.
   • The store allows exchanges within 30 days.
   • She requested an exchange for a different color.

   Synonymereplacementsubstitutionswaptrade

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas gegen etwas anderes zu geben oder Gegenstände, Informationen oder Dienstleistungen auszutauschen.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving something in return for something else, or swapping items, information, or services.

1. Give and receive reciprocallyB1formal

   To give something to someone and receive something in return.

   Austausch

   • They exchanged gifts at the party.
   • We exchanged phone numbers after the meeting.
   • The two countries exchanged ambassadors.

   Synonymebarterinterchangereciprocateswaptrade

   Antonymekeepretainwithhold

2. Replace or returnA2formal

   To return a purchased item and receive a different one, often of equal value.

   Umtauschen

   • She exchanged the dress for a smaller size.
   • You can exchange your tickets for a later show.
   • The store allows customers to exchange items within 30 days.

   Synonymechangereplacesubstituteswapswitchtrade

3. Trade currenciesB1formal

   To convert one currency into another.

   Währung umtauschen

   • He exchanged dollars for euros at the bank.
   • You can exchange currency at the airport.
   • The rate at which you exchange money varies daily.

   Synonymechangeconvertswaptrade