Ersetzen
Example: Wir müssen die kaputte Lampe schnell ersetzen.
Definition
"Ersetzen" means to take the place of something or someone that is lost, broken, or no longer available, often by providing a substitute or replacement. For example, in the phrase 'Wir müssen die kaputte Lampe schnell ersetzen,' it means replacing the broken lamp quickly.
Etymology
The German word "ersetzen" comes from the prefix 'er-' combined with 'setzen,' which means 'to set' or 'to place.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of setting something in place of another. Did you know? The prefix 'er-' often implies completion or result in German verbs.
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"Ersetzen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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