How to Say ‘The spare batteries’ in German
Die Ersatzakkus
dee AIR-zats-AH-koos
[dee AIR-zats-AH-koos]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Ersatz' means 'replacement/spare.' 'Akkus' usually means rechargeable batteries, very common in camera work.
🇩🇪 In Germany: In German photo/video production, 'Ersatzakkus' are sacred. No one wants dead gear in the middle of a shoot.
Phrase Breakdown
Die
[dee]
the
A definite article used here with the plural noun 'Ersatzakkus'.
Die Ersatzakkus liegen schon im Koffer.
The spare batteries are already in the case.
Ersatzakkus
[AIR-zats-AH-koos]
spare batteries
Extra batteries kept as backup, important for cameras, lights, or audio gear during a shoot.
Die Ersatzakkus sind für die langen Aufnahmen wichtig.
The spare batteries are important for the long recordings.
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