ersetzen
Translation
to replace, to substitute, to refund, to compensate
Examples
Er ersetzt das alte Teil.
He is replacing the old part.
Die Versicherung ersetzt den Schaden.
The insurance compensates for the damage.
Man kann Zucker durch Honig ersetzen.
You can replace sugar with honey.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to replace sth. I need to replace the light bulb.
((sth.)) ((by/with sth.)) to replace sth. with sth. You can replace sugar with honey.
Similar Words
Synonyms: austauschen, auswechseln; Antonyms: behalten
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' and 'setzen' (to set, to place). It means 'to set in place of something else'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'setting' ('setzen') a new item in the place of an old one.