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lookalike
A person who looks confusingly similar to another, usually famous, person and sometimes appears as their double.
Für den öffentlichen Auftritt wurde ein Double des Politikers eingesetzt.
A lookalike of the politician was used for the public appearance.
'Das Double' is a loanword from English ('double'). In German, however, it is used as a noun with the neuter article 'das'.
Der berühmte Sänger wird oft von einem Double begleitet.
The famous singer is often accompanied by a double.
The three main meanings are easy to recognize from context. If it is about famous people, it means a lookalike. In the context of films and action, it means a stunt double. In sports, it refers to winning two titles.
Für die gefährliche Szene sprang das Double des Schauspielers vom Dach.
The actor's double jumped from the roof for the dangerous scene.
When a person is meant, 'Double' is often used with verbs such as 'einsetzen' (to use), 'haben' (to have), or 'sein' (to be).
Wegen der Sicherheitsrisiken wurde ein Double des Präsidenten eingesetzt.
Because of the security risks, a lookalike of the president was used.
In a sports context, people say 'das Double gewinnen' (to win the double), 'das Double holen' (to claim the double), or 'das Double schaffen' (to achieve the double). It is a fixed term for a special success.
Die Mannschaft hat dieses Jahr die einmalige Chance, das Double zu holen.
This year, the team has the unique chance to claim the double.
treble / triple
'das Double' and 'das Triple' are used in sports when a team wins several major titles in one season. The difference is the number: with a 'Double', it is two titles; with a 'Triple', it is three titles. Learners may confuse the words because they sound similar and often occur in football/soccer. A practical tip: 'Double' fits two successes, while 'Triple' fits three successes.
Nach dem Pokalsieg feierte der Verein das Double.
After winning the cup, the club celebrated the double.
Mit dem Sieg in der Champions League machte das Team das Triple perfekt.
With the victory in the Champions League, the team completed the treble.