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replacement

replacement

Meaning of replacement

English

the act of taking the place of something or someone

Deutsch

der Vorgang, bei dem etwas oder jemand anderes an die Stelle tritt

replacement

Pronunciation

British English
/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
American English
/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement with German translation

replacement usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I need a replacement for my old phone.

Für das alte Handy brauche ich einen Ersatz.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The company is looking for a replacement for the manager.

Die Firma sucht einen Ersatz für die Managerin.

replacement synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between replacement, substitute, and substitution

S
🇬🇧English
substitute

a stand-in, often temporary; also a sports sub

often

ENHoney is a good substitute for sugar.

S
🇬🇧English
substitution

the act of substituting, esp. in sport or formulas

often

ENThe coach made a substitution in the second half.

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replacement belongs to the topic "Customer Communication →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does replacement mean?

the act of taking the place of something or someone

How do you pronounce replacement?

replacement is pronounced [rɪˈpleɪsmənt].

How is replacement used in a sentence?

Für das alte Handy brauche ich einen Ersatz. Translation: I need a replacement for my old phone.

Is replacement part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, replacement can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is replacement part of Work English vocabulary?

Yes, replacement can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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