der Nachbau
Translation
replica, reconstruction, copy, reproduction
Examples
Der Nachbau des Schiffes ist im Museum.
The replica of the ship is in the museum.
Sie erstellen einen originalgetreuen Nachbau.
They are creating a faithful reconstruction.
Grammar Patterns
((a replica)) ((of sth.)) a replica of sth. The replica of the old castle is impressive.
((a reconstruction)) ((of sth.)) a reconstruction of sth. This is a reconstruction of the first automobile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Replik (replica), die Kopie (copy), die Rekonstruktion (reconstruction); Antonym: das Original (the original)
Etymology
From 'nach-' (after, following) + 'Bau' (construction, building). Literally an 'after-build'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'building' (Bau) something 'after' (nach) the original model.