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ersetzlich
German → American English
American English
replaceable
so beschaffen, dass etwas durch etwas anderes ersetzt werden kann
Das defekte Teil ist leicht ersetzlich.Use ersetzlich mainly for things that can be replaced, especially in technical or practical contexts. For people, unersetzlich is often more natural when you mean “irreplaceable.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does „ersetzlich“ mean in English?
It means “replaceable” or “capable of being replaced.”
Is „ersetzlich“ the same as „austauschbar“?
They are close, but „austauschbar“ often means “interchangeable,” while „ersetzlich“ emphasizes that something can be replaced by another thing.
What is the opposite of „ersetzlich“?
The opposite is „unersetzlich“, meaning “irreplaceable.”