die Nachbildung
Translation
replica, reproduction, imitation, copy
Examples
Das ist eine Nachbildung eines berühmten Gemäldes.
This is a reproduction of a famous painting.
Im Museum steht eine Nachbildung des Dinosauriers.
In the museum, there is a replica of the dinosaur.
Grammar Patterns
a replica ((of sth.)) a replica of something This is a replica of the sword.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kopie (copy), Replik (replica), Imitation (imitation); Antonym: Original
Etymology
From 'Nach-' (after, according to) + 'Bildung' (formation, creation). It implies 'forming after' an original.
Memory Tips
Think of it as something that was 'formed' (Bildung) 'after' (Nach) the original. This directly leads to the meaning of 'reproduction' or 'replica'.