ersatz
Pronunciation
/ˈɛɹˌsɑts/, /ˈɛɹˌzɑts/

Definition & Meaning of "ersatz"in English

ersatz
01

being an artificial, fake, or inferior substitute for something genuine or authentic

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most ersatz
Comparative
more ersatz
gradable
Examples
The restaurant served ersatz coffee made from chicory roots, lacking the rich flavor of real beans.
Ersatz
01

an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
ersatzes
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