die Replik
Translation
replica, copy, rejoinder, retort
Examples
Das Museum stellt eine Replik der Statue aus.
The museum is exhibiting a replica of the statue.
Er gab eine schlagfertige Replik.
He gave a witty retort.
Grammar Patterns
eine Replik ((von et3)) a replica of sth. That is a replica of a famous painting.
eine Replik ((auf et4)) a reply to sth. His reply to the question was surprising.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kopie, Nachbildung (replica); Antwort, Erwiderung (reply)
Etymology
From French 'réplique', from Latin 'replicare' ('to fold back, repeat').
Memory Tips
It can be a 'replica' or a 'reply'. The English cognates help remember both meanings.