VERB
ersetzen/ɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sn̩/to replace; to substitute; to compensate
ersetzen is a German verb that means to replace, to substitute, or to compensate. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ersetzte" and the past participle is "ersetzt".
Definitions
1.to put something or someone in place of another(general)
a.to use as a substitute for something
Kannst du den kaputten Stuhl ersetzen?—Can you replace the broken chair?
b.to take over a function or role
Computer können Menschen nicht vollständig ersetzen.—Computers cannot fully replace humans.
2.to compensate (for a loss or damage)(compensation)
a.to make up for something lost or damaged
Die Versicherung wird den Schaden ersetzen.—The insurance will compensate for the damage.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ersetzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ersetze |
| Present (du) | ersetzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ersetzt |
| Preterite (ich) | ersetzte |
| Participle II | ersetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ersetzte |
| Imperative (singular) | ersetze |
| Imperative (plural) | ersetzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ersetzen" mean in English?
- "ersetzen" means to replace, to substitute, or to compensate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ersetzen"?
- "ersetzen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ersetzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ersetzen" is "ersetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ersetzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ersetzen" becomes "ersetzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ersetzen"?
- "ersetzen" is a verb in German.
