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replace in German

replace in German is ersetzen, zurückstellen — replace means to put something new in the place of something old, broken, or lost.

replace in German

ersetzen
verb
zurückstellen
verb
(transitive) To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back.

What does "replace" mean?

  1. verb To put something new in the place of something old, broken, or lost.
    "We need to replace the broken window before winter."
  2. verb To put something back in its original place.
    "Please replace the books on the shelf when you're finished."
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replace in a sentence

  • We need to replace the broken window before winter.
  • The old manager was replaced within a week.
  • Please replace the books on the shelf when you're finished.

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What is "replace" in German?

"replace" in German is ersetzen, zurückstellen. replace means: To put something new in the place of something old, broken, or lost.

How do you use "replace" in a sentence?

Example: "We need to replace the broken window before winter." In German, "replace" is ersetzen, zurückstellen.

Are there other ways to say "replace" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "replace": ersetzen, zurückstellen.

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