No. 3,546 in Swedish
ersattes
"Replaced"
In a sentence
Det gamla systemet ersattes av ett modernare.
The old system was replaced with a more modern one.
In this sentence, 'ersattes' is used in the passive voice to indicate that the old system was replaced by a newer one. It conveys a transition or substitution of systems.
Hans roll i projektet ersattes av en annan expert.
His role in the project was replaced by another expert.
Here, 'ersattes' suitably describes the action where one individual's role is substituted with another person, indicating change in responsibility.
Möblerna ersattes efter att de blev skadade.
The furniture was replaced after they got damaged.
In this example, 'ersattes' indicates the substitution of items—furniture—due to their condition, emphasizing the act of replacing damaged goods.
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