For a change Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃeɪndʒ
FER-uh-CHAYNJ
fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈeɪndʒ
faw-uh-CHAYNJ
Definition
Used to suggest doing something differently from what is usual, or to indicate that something is not the same as it normally is.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used at the end of a sentence. Common for suggesting minor changes in routine or trying something new. Not about big changes; more about small, pleasant differences from the usual.
Spanish: para variarPortuguese (BR): para variarPortuguese (PT): para variarChinese (Simplified): 换个方式 - 换换口味Chinese (Traditional): 換個方式 - 換換口味Hindi: कुछ अलग करने के लिएArabic: للتغييرBengali: বদলাতে - একটু পরিবর্তনের জন্যRussian: для разнообразияJapanese: たまには - 気分転換にVietnamese: đổi gió - thay đổi không khíKorean: 가끔은 - 변화를 위해Turkish: değişiklik olsun diyeUrdu: تبدیلی کے لیے - فرق کے طور پرIndonesian: untuk variasi - supaya beda sedikit
Example Sentences
Let's eat pizza for a change.
basic
She took the bus for a change.
basic
I wore a blue shirt today for a change.
basic
Why don't you drive for a change? I'm tired of driving every time.
natural
It's nice to have sunny weather for a change.
natural
I stayed in and watched movies all day for a change.
natural