dummy / mock-up
der Dummy, die Dummys
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dummy
An artificial or nonfunctional replica of a person, object, or system used as a substitute, placeholder, or for testing.
Für den Sicherheitstest wurde ein Dummy auf den Fahrersitz gesetzt.
A dummy was placed in the driver's seat for the safety test.
mock-up
A preliminary model or incomplete sample version showing the planned appearance or structure of a product.
Die Designerin zeigte dem Kunden einen Dummy der neuen Broschüre.
The designer showed the client a mock-up of the new brochure.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dummys |
| genitive | des Dummys |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Dummy | die Dummys |
| accusative | den Dummy | die Dummys |
| dative | dem Dummy | den Dummys |
| genitive | des Dummys | der Dummys |
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'Dummy' (dummy / mock-up) is an English loanword used mainly in technical and design contexts, such as crash tests, advertising, or publishing. In everyday German, a nonfunctional replica of an object is also often called an 'Attrappe' (dummy or replica).
Der Dummy wurde für den technischen Test vorbereitet.
The dummy was prepared for the technical test.
When referring to an artificial replica, 'Dummy' (dummy) frequently appears in combinations such as 'Crashtest-Dummy' (crash test dummy), 'Übungsdummy' (training dummy), or 'Dummy für einen Test' (dummy for a test). The context usually makes it clear that the replica stands in for a real person or object.
Der Crashtest-Dummy wurde nach dem Versuch gründlich untersucht.
The crash test dummy was thoroughly examined after the test.
In publishing and design, 'Dummy' (mock-up) often refers to a sample version used to check page layout, images, and text placement. It is frequently followed by a genitive attribute or a phrase with 'von' (of) naming the planned product.
Der Verlag schickte dem Kunden einen Dummy der neuen Zeitschrift.
The publisher sent the client a mock-up of the new magazine.
