ersetzen
Translation
replaced, substituted, refunded, compensated
Examples
Sie ersetzte die kaputte Tasse.
She replaced the broken cup.
Der neue Motor ersetzte den alten.
The new engine replaced the old one.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) replaced sth. He replaced the old hard drive.
((sth.)) ((by/with sth.)) replaced sth. with sth. She replaced the meat with tofu.
Similar Words
Synonyms: austauschen, auswechseln; Antonyms: behalten
Etymology
From 'er-' + 'setzen' (to set). 'ersetzte' is the simple past tense form.
Memory Tips
Think of 'setting' ('setzen') a new item in the place of an old one. 'ersetzte' is the past action.