caricature
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caricature
A drawing or representation that exaggerates the characteristic features of a person or situation for comic or critical purposes.
Die Zeitung druckte eine treffende Karikatur des Politikers.
The newspaper printed an apt caricature of the politician.
caricature
A mockingly distorted or ridiculously inadequate imitation of a person or thing.
Seine schauspielerische Leistung war nur eine Karikatur der Figur, die er spielen sollte.
His acting performance was only a caricature of the character he was supposed to play.
'Die Karikatur' (the caricature) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'karikieren' (to caricature). Someone who 'karikiert' (caricatures) something presents it in an exaggerated and often mocking way.
Der Zeichner ist bekannt dafür, dass er gerne Prominente karikiert.
The illustrator is known for liking to caricature celebrities.
To express who or what is being represented, you use the preposition 'von' followed by the dative. This applies to both meanings of the word.
Er hat eine Karikatur von seinem Chef gezeichnet.
He drew a caricature of his boss.
In the meaning 'Zeichnung' (drawing), the word is often combined with verbs such as 'zeichnen' (to draw), 'anfertigen' (to produce), or 'veröffentlichen' (to publish). Typical adjectives are 'politisch' (political) or 'satirisch' (satirical).
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte eine satirische Karikatur zur aktuellen Debatte.
The newspaper published a satirical caricature about the current debate.
The figurative meaning is often used to criticize a bad or ridiculous imitation. It frequently occurs with the verb 'sein' (to be) and has a strongly negative undertone.
Die Verfilmung war nur eine Karikatur der Romanvorlage.
The film adaptation was only a caricature of the original novel.
parody
Parody and caricature both portray typical features in a comically or critically exaggerated way. A Parodie recognizably imitates a well-known person, work, or style. A Karikatur focuses on the pointed and distorted portrayal of characteristic features.
Der Zeichner übertreibt Gesicht und Bewegungen des Politikers in einer Karikatur.
In a caricature, the artist exaggerates the politician's face and movements.
Der Schauspieler imitiert Stimme und Bewegungen des Politikers in einer Parodie.
In a parody, the actor imitates the politician's voice and movements.
