die Vervielfältigung
Translation
reproduction, duplication, copying, multiplication
Examples
Die Vervielfältigung von Dokumenten ist einfach.
The duplication of documents is easy.
Jede Vervielfältigung ist ohne Erlaubnis verboten.
Any reproduction is forbidden without permission.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) reproduction of sth. The reproduction of the book is forbidden.
Similar Words
die Kopie (the copy), die Reproduktion (the reproduction)
Etymology
Noun form of the verb 'vervielfältigen' (to multiply/duplicate). Related to 'viel' (many) and 'Falte' (fold), originally meaning 'to make many folds'.
Memory Tips
It contains the word 'viel' (many), so you can associate it with the act of 'making many' of something, i.e., reproduction.