umschlagen in German

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umschlagen is a separable prefix verb with several common meanings depending on context:

1. To turn over/flip (pages, cards):

• eine Seite umschlagen = to turn over a page

2. To change suddenly (mood, weather):

• Das Wetter schlägt um = The weather changes suddenly
• Er schlug plötzlich um = He suddenly changed (his mood/attitude)

3. To wrap (merchandise):

• Waren umschlagen = to transship or repackage goods

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