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to reproduce
To recreate, copy, or restore something exactly. This can refer to objects, data, works of art, or scientific results.
Es ist uns gelungen, die Ergebnisse des Experiments exakt zu reproduzieren.
We managed to reproduce the results of the experiment exactly.
The verb is made up of the prefix 're-' (again) and 'produzieren' (to produce). The literal meaning is therefore 'wieder herstellen' (to produce again / restore), which helps in understanding the different meanings.
Der 3D-Drucker kann komplexe Formen präzise reproduzieren.
The 3D printer can reproduce complex shapes precisely.
'Reproduzieren' (to reproduce) is a rather formal word and often a technical term. It is frequently found in scientific, technical, or academic contexts.
Die Studie konnte von anderen Forschern nicht reproduziert werden.
The study could not be reproduced by other researchers.
In the meaning 'nachbilden' (to recreate/copy), the verb is often used with objects from science and art: Ergebnisse reproduzieren (to reproduce results), ein Experiment reproduzieren (to reproduce an experiment), ein Gemälde reproduzieren (to reproduce a painting).
Der Künstler versuchte, das berühmte Gemälde detailgetreu zu reproduzieren.
The artist tried to reproduce the famous painting with accurate detail.
In the biological meaning 'sich fortpflanzen' (to reproduce), this verb is always used reflexively with 'sich'.
Einige Tierarten können sich nur unter ganz bestimmten Umständen reproduzieren.
Some animal species can reproduce only under very specific circumstances.
When it is about recalling learned material, 'reproduzieren' (to reproduce) refers to the simple retrieval of information from memory, often without one's own understanding.
Der Schüler konnte die Fakten nur reproduzieren, aber nicht erklären.
The student could only reproduce the facts, but not explain them.
to retrieve / call up
'abrufen' and 'reproduzieren' can both have to do with knowledge or stored information. 'abrufen' means that you make information available from memory or from a system. So it emphasizes access. 'reproduzieren' means that you can reproduce learned knowledge, often as accurately as possible. The word sounds somewhat more formal and fits well in school, university, or academic contexts. The words can be confused because both occur in the context of remembering. When it is about finding something in your head, 'abrufen' fits; when you are supposed to reproduce it accurately, 'reproduzieren' fits better.
Die Schülerin konnte den Text fast fehlerfrei reproduzieren.
The student was able to reproduce the text almost without mistakes.
In der Prüfung konnte ich die wichtigen Formeln schnell abrufen.
In the exam, I was able to recall the important formulas quickly.