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reproduction
The production of a copy, replica, or duplication of an original. This can refer to works of art, texts, sounds, or images.
Diese Reproduktion des Gemäldes ist von so hoher Qualität, dass sie kaum vom Original zu unterscheiden ist.
This reproduction of the painting is of such high quality that it is hardly distinguishable from the original.
The noun 'Reproduktion' (reproduction) belongs to the verb 'reproduzieren' (to reproduce). The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'anew', and the stem is related to 'Produktion' (production). So it is always about a form of restoration or duplication.
Es ist technisch sehr aufwändig, alte Tonaufnahmen zu reproduzieren.
It is technically very complex to reproduce old sound recordings.
You can easily recognize the exact meaning from the context. In connection with art, media, or data, it is about copies. In biology, it means reproduction. In the social sciences, it refers to the maintenance of social structures.
Die digitale Reproduktion von Dokumenten hat die Archivierung revolutioniert.
The digital reproduction of documents has revolutionized archiving.
'Reproduktion' (reproduction) is a rather formal word and is often used in technical language, for example in biology, art history, or sociology. In everyday language, people would often use simpler words like 'Kopie' (copy) or 'Fortpflanzung' (reproduction/procreation).
Der Fachartikel beschreibt die Mechanismen der zellulären Reproduktion.
The specialist article describes the mechanisms of cellular reproduction.
copy
'die Kopie' and 'die Reproduktion' can both mean a duplication or copy of an original. 'Kopie' is the normal everyday word and fits especially well for documents, files, photos, or simple duplicates. 'Reproduktion' sounds more technical or specialized and is often used for art, images, texts, or audio recordings. In addition, 'Reproduktion' can also mean the process of producing something. The words can be confused because both are close to the original. In everyday language, 'Kopie' is usually more natural; in art, printing, or specialist language, 'Reproduktion' is often more precise.
Im Museum hängt eine Reproduktion eines berühmten Gemäldes.
A reproduction of a famous painting is hanging in the museum.
Kannst du mir vor dem Termin eine Kopie des Vertrags schicken?
Can you send me a copy of the contract before the appointment?