ersatz- root words — words with the ersatz- root

The root ersatz- comes from German ersetzen, meaning substitute, replacement. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including ersatz. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ersatz- root

Explore words with ersatz- — words containing the ersatz- root and sharing its sense of "substitute, replacement". Examples include ersatz. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ersatz- mean?

The ersatz- root means substitute, replacement, from German ersetzen. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.