Convert Meaning in English
word
/ˈkɑnvɝt/, /kənˈvɝt/
KON-vurt (noun), kuhn-VURT (verb)
/ˈkɒnvɜːt/, /kənˈvɜːt/
KON-vurt (noun), kuhn-VURT (verb)
Definition
To change something into a different form or use, or to make someone change to a different belief or way of thinking.
Usage & Nuances
'Convert' is often used for changing units (like currency), devices (files, energy), or beliefs (especially religion). Formal/neutral; 'convert to' is used for the new form. Don't confuse with 'change' (more general) or 'transform' (may mean total change).
Spanish: convertir - transformarPortuguese (BR): converter - transformarPortuguese (PT): converter - transformarChinese (Simplified): 转换 - 改变 (宗教)Chinese (Traditional): 轉換 - 改變 (宗教)Hindi: बदलना - परिवर्तित करनाArabic: يحوّل - يعتنق (دينًا)Bengali: রূপান্তর করা - ধর্মান্তরিত করাRussian: преобразовать - обратить (в веру)Japanese: 変換する - 改宗するVietnamese: chuyển đổi - cải đạoKorean: 변환하다 - 개종하다Turkish: dönüştürmek - din değiştirmekUrdu: تبدیل کرنا - مذہب تبدیل کرناIndonesian: mengonversi - berpindah (keyakinan)
Example Sentences
Can you convert dollars to euros for me?
basic
He decided to convert to a new religion.
basic
You can convert this file to PDF.
basic
It took him years to fully convert his beliefs.
natural
Many apps can easily convert photos into cartoons.
natural
Did you convert your old car to run on electricity?
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