Nachbildung
feminine
The English word "replica" can be translated into German as Nachbildung. Wiktionary also lists exakte Kopie.
Meaning: exact copy (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Nachbildung | feminine |
| exakte Kopie | feminine |
Nachbildung is the standard term used in technical, museum or manufacturing contexts to describe a reproduction of an original object. Other related terms include Imitation, which means imitation and Duplikat, which means duplicate.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Nachbildung is Nachbildungen.
Did you know?
- In German art circles, a Replik refers specifically to a copy made by the original artist, whereas a Nachbildung is made by someone else.
- The German word Kopie shares its roots with the Latin word 'copia', which originally meant 'abundance' or 'plenty' rather than 'copy'.
- While Nachbildung is used for objects, Germans use the word Nachahmung when referring to the 'replica' or imitation of a behavior or sound.
Examples in context
- Es ist nur eine Nachbildung.It's just a replica.Tatoeba #12641971 by Yorwba, translation #5941128 by Hybrid
- Ich bin eine exakte Kopie meines Vaters.I'm an exact replica of my father.Tatoeba #12641972 by Yorwba, translation #11534120 by Nuel
- Ist das Samuraischwert echt oder eine ungeschliffene Nachbildung?Is that samurai sword real or an unsharpened replica?Tatoeba #12641974 by Yorwba, translation #10289732 by soliloquist
- Das ist eine Nachbildung des berühmten Gemäldes.This is a replica of the famous painting.
- Die Replik dieser historischen Rüstung ist wirklich beeindruckend.The replica of this historical armor is truly impressive.
- Das ist eine Kopie der Uhr von Rolex.This is a replica of the Rolex watch.
- Der Nachbau dieses Sportwagens sieht dem Original zum Verwechseln ähnlich.The replica of this sports car looks remarkably similar to the original.
- Du hast einen großartigen Job mit der Nachbildung gemacht.You did an amazing job with the replica.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are looking at an old artifact in a museum.
- MaximilianIst das ein Original?Is that an original?
- LauraNein, das ist eine Nachbildung.No, that is a replica.
- MaximilianSie sieht wirklich gut aus.It looks really good.
- LauraJa, die Nachbildung ist perfekt.Yes, the replica is perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “replica” translations and entries Nachbildung, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kopie, Nachbildung, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
