Synonym of ERSATZ

The other options are not synonyms of ersatz. A genuine item is one that is real or authentic. A copy is a reproduction of something, often made to look like the original. An original is something that is the first of its kind or that is made from the beginning.

Here are some examples of ersatz:

• An ersatz coffee is a coffee substitute that is made from chicory or other ingredients.
• An ersatz leather is a synthetic material that is made to look like leather.
• An ersatz diamond is a fake diamond that is made from glass or other materials.
• An ersatz art is a copy of a work of art that is not made by the original artist.

I hope this helps!