ersetzen
replace
The German word 'ersetzen' is a verb that means 'to replace' in English. It is used to express the action of substituting one thing for another. For example, 'Ich muss meinen alten Computer ersetzen' means 'I have to replace my old computer.' The word 'ersetzen' is a regular verb, with the past tense being 'ersetzte' and the past participle being 'ersetzt.' It is a common word in German and is used in both formal and informal contexts.
Example sentences using: ersetzen
Ich muss meine Brille ersetzen.
I have to replace my glasses.
This sentence implies that the speaker's current glasses are no longer suitable or functioning properly, which means that they need to get new ones or replace the old pair.
Kannst du das Bild ersetzen?
Can you replace the picture?
This sentence could be used when someone wants another person to change a picture that is either unsuitable, old, damaged or needs to be changed for any other reason.
Wir brauchen jemanden, der den Chef ersetzt.
We need someone to replace the boss.
This sentence might be used in a situation where the current boss is leaving, either due to retirement, moving to another team or a company, and a replacement is required.