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Umkrempeln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Umkrempeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to overhaul", "to revolutionize" or "to turn upside down".
Essential properties of "umkrempeln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: umkrempeln
- Simple past: krempelte um
- Participle: umgekrempelt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "umkrempeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To radically change or overhaul"
- Definition: "To radically change something, like a situation or structure."
- Translation(s): to overhaul, to revolutionize, to turn upside down, to radically change
- Synonym(s): verändern, umgestalten, umwandeln
- Antonym(s): bewahren, erhalten
- Related word(s): revolutionieren, umstrukturieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat das Unternehmen komplett umkrempelt.
- Wir müssen unser Konzept umkrempeln, um erfolgreich zu sein.
- Die neue Regierung will das Bildungssystem umkrempeln.
2.) "To roll up sleeves/trousers or turn up a collar"
- Definition: "To fold or turn up the upper part of a garment."
- Translation(s): to roll up, to turn up
- Synonym(s): aufschlagen, umschlagen
- Related word(s): falten, rollen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er krempelt die Ärmel seines Hemdes um.
- Sie krempelt die Hosenbeine um.
- Ich kremple den Kragen um.