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gefälscht
forged · fake
The German word "gefälscht" is the past participle of the verb "fälschen", meaning "to forge," "to counterfeit," or "to fake."
- fälschen: to falsify or fabricate something (e.g., documents, signatures, art).
- gefälscht: forged, counterfeit, or falsified (describes something that has been made false).
Similar words:
- gefälscht vs. gefälscht (adjective form, no difference)
- gefälscht vs. gefälscht vs. gefälscht (no direct synonyms, but related words):
- falsch (false, incorrect)
- nachgemacht (fake, copied)
- gefälscht (counterfeit, forged)
Differences:
- gefälscht emphasizes intentional falsification, often illegal.
- falsch is more general, meaning simply "not correct" or "wrong".
- nachgemacht stresses imitation or copy, not necessarily illegal or deceitful.
In short, "gefälscht" focuses on deliberate forgery or counterfeiting.
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Examples
Sie behaupten, es sei ein gefälschtes Bild.adjective
They claim it is a forged picture.
Können Sie die gefälschten Ausweise von den echten unterscheiden?adjective
Can you distinguish the fake IDs from the real ones?
Der Händler verkaufte gestern eine gefälschte Uhr auf dem Flohmarkt.adjective
The dealer sold a fake watch at the flea market yesterday.
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