Umschreiben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umschreiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "rewrite", "rephrase" or "reformulate".

Essential properties of "umschreiben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: umschreiben
  • Simple past: schrieb um
  • Participle: umgeschrieben

See full conjugation of umschreiben

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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 "umschreiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To rewrite or rephrase a text"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste den Aufsatz komplett umschreiben.He had to completely rewrite the essay.
  2. Sie hat das Gedicht umgeschrieben, um es verständlicher zu machen.She rewrote the poem to make it more understandable.
  3. Der Autor entschied sich, das Kapitel neu umschreiben.The author decided to rewrite the chapter.

2.) "To describe something differently"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du das bitte anders umschreiben?Can you please describe that differently?
  2. Er umschrieb das Konzept, damit es jeder verstehen konnte.He rephrased the concept so everyone could understand it.
  3. Sie umschreibt die Situation sehr detailliert.She describes the situation in great detail.

3.) "To transfer ownership"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Haus auf seine Tochter umgeschrieben.He transferred the house to his daughter.
  2. Die Firma wurde auf den neuen Besitzer umgeschrieben.The company was transferred to the new owner.
  3. Sie ließ das Auto auf ihren Namen umschreiben.She had the car registered in her name.
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