ersatz

Meanings

• noun

  A thing intended to replace another; a substitute.

  - "The ersatz part was a perfect fit for the broken machine."
  - "He used ersatz milk in his coffee because he was out of real milk."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛəɹˈsɑːts/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

imitation , knock off , artificial , faux , gingerbread , imitation , knock off

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Variants

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ersatz , ersatzes

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Etymology

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From German Ersatz 'substitute, replacement'.

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Trivia

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1. The term ersatz was first used in English during World War I to describe German substitutes for foods that were in short supply.

2. Erstaz can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to make or use a substitute for something'.

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Related Concepts

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1. substitute: Something that takes the place of another.

2. imitation: A representation or copy of something, often with an emphasis on the similarities rather than the differences.

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Culture

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In literature, ersatz has been used to describe characters or situations that are false or insincere, often in a critical or satirical way.

How to Memorize "ersatz"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the idea of a substitute or replacement when thinking of ersatz.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word ersatz with the idea of a stand-in or a substitute.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that ersatz starts with the letter 'e' and can be thought of as something that 'erases' the need for something else.

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