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duplication
The process of making one or more copies of an original (e.g., a document, image, or file).
Die unerlaubte Vervielfältigung von urheberrechtlich geschütztem Material ist verboten.
The unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material is prohibited.
The noun 'Vervielfältigung' (duplication) is derived from the verb 'vervielfältigen' (to duplicate), which means 'to make copies of something.' The ending '-ung' turns the action into a noun.
Das Vervielfältigen der Unterlagen dauert nur wenige Minuten.
Duplicating the documents only takes a few minutes.
'Vervielfältigung' (duplication) is a formal word that is often used in legal, technical, or official contexts, especially in connection with copyright law.
Der Vertrag verbietet die Vervielfältigung und Weitergabe der Software.
The contract prohibits the duplication and distribution of the software.
The word is frequently used in combination with the adjectives 'unerlaubt' (unauthorized) or 'unrechtmäßig' (unlawful) to describe an illegal copy.
Die unrechtmäßige Vervielfältigung von Filmen ist eine Straftat.
The unlawful duplication of films is a criminal offense.
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'die Kopie' and 'die Vervielfältigung' both belong to the process of creating additional copies of an original. The most important difference is: 'die Kopie' is the result, that is, the individual new document, image, or file. 'die Vervielfältigung' is the process in which one or more copies are made. That is why you say, for example, 'eine Kopie bekommen' (to receive a copy), but 'die Vervielfältigung ist erlaubt oder verboten' (duplication is allowed or prohibited). Learners may confuse the words because both occur in the same context. Memory tip: the 'Kopie' exists afterward; the 'Vervielfältigung' happens beforehand.
Vor der Vervielfältigung der Datei fragt das Team den Autor um Erlaubnis.
Before duplicating the file, the team asks the author for permission.
Ich habe eine Kopie des Vertrags in meiner Tasche.
I have a copy of the contract in my bag.