Imitat
dasNounimitation; copy
English translations
- 01
imitation
- 02
mimicry
- 03
copy
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Nachahmung oder Fälschung von etwas Echtem.
- English meaning
- Imitation
- Synonym
- Nachahmung, Fälschung
- German example
- Das ist nur ein billiges Imitat.
- English example
- That's just a cheap imitation.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Imitat
- Plural Form
- die Imitate
Related words
- Imitator
Imitator
- Imitation
Imitation
- nachtun
To imitate
- demütig
Humble means being modest, respectful, and aware of one's own limitations.
- epigonisch
Epigonic means that something or someone is unoriginal and merely imitates the works or style of another without making their own creative contributions.
- tombaken
Tombacs are inferior pieces of jewelry or ornaments made of imitation gold or gold-plated material.
- lautmalend
Onomatopoeic means that a word imitates the sound it describes.
- Onomatopoese
Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word by imitating a sound.
- Fälschung
A forgery is an imitation of an original with the intent to deceive.
- Abklatsch
cheap imitation
- Attrappe
dummy, replica, fake
- Nachahmer
A copycat is a person who copies the behavior, actions, or style of another person.
- Begrenzung
Limitation
- Moissanit
Moissanite
- Nachäffung
Imitation, mimicry
- Eingrenzung
Limitation, Restriction
- Blicksilber
Silver plate, imitation silver
- Modeschmuck
Fashion jewelry
- Conterfeit
Conterfeit is an archaic word for forgery or imitation.
- Nachahmung
Imitation
- imitieren
to imitate
- Spottdrossel
Mockingbird
- Historismus
Historicism refers to an era in the 19th century characterized by the revival and imitation of historical styles.
- Barrierefreiheit
Accessibility means that something is accessible to all people, regardless of their abilities or limitations.
- Beschränktheit
limitation
- Nachäffer
Copycat
- Nachäfferin
Mimic
- Befristung
Time limitation, fixed-term
- Verjährung
Statute of limitations
- nachmachen
Imitate
- nachahmen
To imitate
- nachbilden
to replicate, to reproduce, to imitate
- nacharten
To imitate or mimic something, often in a poor or clumsy way.
Example sentences with “Imitat”
Das ist nur ein Imitat des Originals. (This is only an imitation of the original.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Imitat always negative?
It can be neutral (referring to a reproduction) or negative (referring to a fake).