This is the 2106th most frequent German word.
änderte
"Änderte" means "changed."
In this sentence, 'änderte' is used to describe the action of modifying or altering something, specifically the person's plan.
Er änderte seinen Plan, um mehr Zeit für die Familie zu haben.
He changed his plan to have more time for his family.
Here, 'änderte' is part of a reflexive verb 'änderte sich,' which indicates a change occurring naturally or beyond the control of an individual or subject.
Das Wetter änderte sich plötzlich und es begann zu regnen.
The weather suddenly changed, and it started raining.
'änderte' is used to convey an interpersonal or mental adjustment, as in the shift in perspective or opinion of the individual.