die Holznachbildung
Translation
wood imitation, faux wood, wood grain finish
Examples
Die Möbel sind nur eine Holznachbildung.
The furniture is just a wood imitation.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) ~ a/the wood imitation The flooring is a cheap wood imitation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kunstholz (artificial wood)
Etymology
A compound of 'Holz' (wood) and 'Nachbildung' (imitation, reproduction), which itself comes from 'nach' (after) + 'Bildung' (formation).
Memory Tips
Think of it as something 'formed' ('Bildung') 'after' ('nach') the real 'Holz' (wood) – an imitation.