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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.
to reproduce
To reproduce and produce offspring.
Bakterien können sich unter idealen Bedingungen sehr schnell reproduzieren.
Bacteria can reproduce very quickly under ideal conditions.
to reproduce
To reproduce stored information, knowledge, or learned material from memory.
In der Prüfung musste er die Definitionen aus dem Lehrbuch fast wörtlich reproduzieren.
In the exam, he had to reproduce the definitions from the textbook almost word for word.
to reproduce
To technically reproduce sound or image recordings.
Dieser hochwertige Lautsprecher kann auch sehr tiefe Frequenzen klar reproduzieren.
This high-quality speaker can reproduce even very low frequencies clearly.
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 copy
Kopieren usually refers to directly duplicating an existing model or file. Reproduzieren can also produce an exact copy, but it often emphasizes making something again, possibly using a different process. For a direct duplicate of data, use kopieren; for a newly produced rendition, use reproduzieren.
Die Fotografin reproduziert das alte Bild mit einem modernen Druckverfahren.
The photographer reproduces the old picture using a modern printing process.
Die Fotografin kopiert die Bilddatei direkt auf einen zweiten Datenträger.
The photographer copies the image file directly onto a second storage device.
