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fake / forged
Not genuine, but an imitation made with the intention of deceiving people into thinking it is the original.
Der Experte erkannte sofort, dass die Unterschrift auf dem Dokument gefälscht war.
The expert immediately recognized that the signature on the document was forged.
'Gefälscht' (fake/forged) is the past participle of the verb 'fälschen' (to forge/fake). It is very often used like a normal adjective to describe an object.
Er hat versucht, mit gefälschtem Geld zu bezahlen.
He tried to pay with counterfeit money.
'Gefälscht' (fake/forged) is used especially often in connection with things that have an official character or high value. Typical examples are: 'gefälschtes Geld' (counterfeit money), 'ein gefälschtes Dokument' (a forged document), 'eine gefälschte Marke' (a fake brand), or 'gefälschte Kunst' (fake art).
Auf dem Markt werden viele gefälschte Marken-Handtaschen verkauft.
Many fake designer handbags are sold at the market.
You can place 'gefälscht' (fake/forged) before a noun or use it with the verb 'sein' (to be). The statement 'Das Bild ist gefälscht' (The picture is fake) means the same as 'Das ist ein gefälschtes Bild' (That is a fake picture).
Dieses Gemälde ist eindeutig gefälscht.
This painting is clearly fake.
real / really
'echt' and 'gefälscht' are opposites when it comes to originals. 'echt' means that something is truly original and has not been imitated. 'gefälscht' means that something only looks like an original and is intended to deceive others. These words are especially suitable for money, ID cards, branded goods, art, or signatures. So the question is: Is it the original, or just a fake imitation?
Die Polizei hat mehrere gefälschte Ausweise gefunden.
The police found several fake ID cards.
Ist diese Unterschrift echt?
Is this signature real?