NOUN
Ersatz/ɛɐ̯ˈzat͡s/substitute; replacement; compensation
Ersatz is a German noun that means substitute, replacement, or compensation. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈzat͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Ersätze".
Definitions
1.something that replaces or takes the place of something else(general)
a.substitute material or product
Kaffeeersatz wurde im Krieg oft verwendet.—Coffee substitute was often used during the war.
2.compensation or reimbursement for a loss(compensation)
a.monetary compensation
Der Arbeitgeber muss Schadenersatz leisten.—The employer must pay compensation for damages.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ersatz | die Ersätze |
| Genitive | des Ersatzes | der Ersätze |
| Dative | dem Ersatz | den Ersätzen |
| Accusative | den Ersatz | die Ersätze |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ersatz" mean in English?
- "Ersatz" means substitute, replacement, or compensation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ersatz"?
- "Ersatz" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈzat͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ersatz" der, die, or das?
- "Ersatz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Ersatz"?
- The plural of "Ersatz" is "Ersätze".
- What part of speech is "Ersatz"?
- "Ersatz" is a noun in German.
