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clone
A living organism that has arisen through asexual reproduction and is genetically identical to the parent organism.
Wissenschaftler haben erfolgreich einen Klon des berühmten Schafes Dolly erzeugt.
Scientists successfully created a clone of the famous sheep Dolly.
clone
An exact copy or imitation of a product, especially in the field of technology and electronics.
Dieses günstige Smartphone ist nur ein billiger Klon des bekannten Markenprodukts.
This cheap smartphone is just a low-quality clone of the well-known branded product.
The noun 'der Klon' (the clone) is the basis for the verb 'klonen' (to clone). When you clone something, you create a clone.
Forscher versuchen, eine ausgestorbene Tierart zu klonen.
Researchers are trying to clone an extinct animal species.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about biology, genetics, or living organisms, it means the biological copy. If it is about technology, design, or products, it means the imitation of a product.
Der Film handelt von einem Menschen und seinem Klon.
The film is about a human and his clone.
When it is about product imitations, 'Klon' (clone) is often used with negative adjectives. Typical combinations are 'ein billiger Klon' (a cheap clone), 'ein dreister Klon' (a blatant clone), or 'ein reiner Klon' (a pure clone).
Auf dem Markt fand ich einen billigen Klon meiner teuren Uhr.
At the market, I found a cheap clone of my expensive watch.
copy
Kopie is the broader word for an exact imitation or reproduction. For products, Klon more specifically refers to an almost identical imitation, especially of technical devices. Use Kopie in general, and Klon when this specific product-related meaning is intended.
Dieser Klon des bekannten Lautsprechers hat fast dieselben technischen Funktionen.
This clone of the well-known speaker has almost the same technical features.
Diese Kopie des Lautsprechers sieht dem bekannten Modell sehr ähnlich.
This copy of the speaker looks very similar to the well-known model.
