Change into Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə

CHAYNJ IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh

UK

tʃˈeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntʊ

chaynj IN-too

Definition

To become something or someone different, or to put on different clothes.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for physical transformations (like 'caterpillar changes into butterfly') and when putting on new clothes ('go change into your pajamas'). Do not confuse with 'change' alone, which can mean 'become different' more generally. 'Change into' always needs an object.

• Spanish: convertirse en - cambiarse a (ropa)
• Portuguese (BR): transformar-se em - trocar para (roupa)
• Portuguese (PT): transformar-se em - mudar para (roupa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 变成 - 换成（衣服）
• Chinese (Traditional): 變成 - 換成（衣服）
• Hindi: में बदल जाना - कपड़े बदलना
• Arabic: تتحول إلى - يبدل (ملابس)
• Bengali: পরিবর্তিত হওয়া - পাল্টে ফেলা (কাপড়)
• Russian: превратиться в - переодеться в
• Japanese: 〜に変わる - 着替える
• Vietnamese: biến thành - thay (quần áo) sang
• Korean: ~로 변하다 - 갈아입다
• Turkish: -e dönüşmek - (kıyafet) değiştirmek
• Urdu: میں تبدیل ہونا - (کپڑے) بدلنا
• Indonesian: berubah menjadi - berganti (pakaian)

Example Sentences

The caterpillar will change into a butterfly.

basic

Please change into your pajamas before bed.

basic

Ice can change into water when it melts.

basic

He used to change into his uniform as soon as he got home from school.

natural

Do you want to change into something more comfortable before we go?

natural

After years of hard work, her small shop finally changed into a successful business.

natural