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Imitieren Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Imitieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to imitate", "to mimic" or "to copy".
Essential properties of "imitieren"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: imitieren
- Simple past: imitierte
- Participle: imitiert
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "imitieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To copy someone's behavior or style"
- Definition: "To reproduce the behavior or style of someone or something."
- Translation(s): to imitate, to mimic, to copy
- Synonym(s): nachahmen, kopieren
- Antonym(s): originell sein, unterscheiden
- Related word(s): Nachahmung, Kopie
📝 Some usage examples:
- Kinder imitieren oft ihre Eltern.
- Der Schauspieler imitiert den berühmten Politiker perfekt.
- Papageien können menschliche Stimmen imitieren.
2.) "To make a copy or model"
- Definition: "To create a replica or model of something."
- Translation(s): to replicate, to copy, to reproduce, to model
- Synonym(s): nachbilden, replizieren
- Antonym(s): zerstören, entfernen
- Related word(s): Modell, Replik
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Künstler imitiert den Stil der Renaissance.
- Sie imitieren die Architektur des alten Roms.
- Die Firma imitiert das Design des Originals.