How to Say ‘I will change the bandage.’ in German
Ich wechsle den Verband.
ikh VEKHS-luh dayn fer-BAHNT
[ikh VEKHS-luh dayn fer-BAHNT]
💬 Usage Tip: "Der Verband" means dressing/bandage. Watch the article: "den Verband" because it is the direct object in accusative.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Dressing changes are usually described in simple, functional language in German wards. Patients may also be told if it could briefly sting or pull.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
First-person singular pronoun used by the speaker.
Ich helfe Ihnen jetzt.
I am helping you now.
wechsle
[VEKHS-luh]
change
Used for replacing something, especially a dressing or bandage.
Ich wechsle heute den Verband.
I am changing the dressing today.
den
[dayn]
the
Masculine accusative article used before a direct object.
Ich kontrolliere den Verband.
I am checking the dressing.
Verband
[fer-BAHNT]
dressing / bandage
Medical covering placed over a wound to protect it.
Der Verband ist sauber und trocken.
The dressing is clean and dry.
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