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Ersetzen - translation, pronunciation and examples

ersetzen
[ɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sən]

replace

🇩🇪 German
[ɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sən]
Meaning of ersetzen

change with new

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Part of speechverb
Pronunciation[ɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sən]
CEFRB1
How important is this wordoften
replace

When to use ersetzen

replace the battery

die Batterie ersetzen

replace the bulb

die Glühbirne ersetzen

replace the filter

den Filter ersetzen

replace the part

das Teil ersetzen

replace the window

das Fenster ersetzen

ersetzen usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Ich ersetze die alte Lampe durch eine neue.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Wir ersetzen das kaputte Fenster.

Similar words

ersetzen

Very close to austauschen, but often stresses the act of swapping one part for another. Common with parts, filters, batteries, and similar items.

austauschen

Usually means to replace something with another item, often with a sense of swapping. Very natural for objects, parts, bulbs, and similar everyday things.

erneuern

Means not just to replace, but to renew or make something new again. Fits items, surfaces, documents, contracts, and parts that need refreshing or updating.

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ersetzen belongs to the topic "Housing and utilities, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

ersetzenreplace
Gastguest
Begrüßunggreeting
Aussichtview
Unordnungmess
Staubdust
Fleckstain

ersetzen synonyms

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What's the difference between ersetzen / austauschen / erneuern

🇩🇪German
ersetzen

Very close to austauschen, but often stresses the act of swapping one part for another. Common with parts, filters, batteries, and similar items.

B1Often

Sie müssen den Filter regelmäßig auswechseln.

Фильтр нужно регулярно заменять.

🇩🇪German

Usually means to replace something with another item, often with a sense of swapping. Very natural for objects, parts, bulbs, and similar everyday things.

B1Often

Wir müssen die defekte Glühbirne austauschen.

Нам нужно заменить неисправную лампочку.

E
🇩🇪German
erneuern

Means not just to replace, but to renew or make something new again. Fits items, surfaces, documents, contracts, and parts that need refreshing or updating.

B1Often

Wir müssen den alten Vertrag erneuern.

Нам нужно продлить старый договор.

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How to pronounce ersetzen and what this word means

ersetzen translation: replace. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce ersetzen

[ɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sən]

ersetzen translation

replace

ersetzen examples

Ich ersetze die alte Lampe durch eine neue.

ersetzen transcription

[ɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sən]

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ersetzen meaning: what does it mean?

durch etwas Neues an die Stelle von etwas Altem setzen

ersetzen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

ersetzen is pronounced as [ɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

ersetzen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Ich ersetze die alte Lampe durch eine neue. Translation: Я заменяю старую лампу на новую.

Is ersetzen part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, ersetzen (replace) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ersetzen part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, ersetzen (replace) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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