mimic

• Das Nachahmen oder Nachäffen betreffend; auf Nachahmung beruhend sowie nachgeahmt oder nur vorgetäuscht wirkend.

Relating to or characterized by mimicry; imitative or simulated.

1. Constituting an imitationC1formal

   Having the quality of imitating or copying the appearance, voice, or characteristics of something else.

   Nachahmend

   • The mimic behavior of the lyrebird is astonishing.
   • Her mimic gestures during the play were perfectly executed.
   • The animal's mimic coloration helps it blend into the environment.

   Synonymeartificialcopycatcounterfeitfakeimitationimitativemimeticmocksimulated

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, besonders einen Schauspieler oder eine Schauspielerin, die die Stimme, die Manieren oder die Handlungen einer anderen Person nachahmt oder kopiert.

A noun referring to a person, especially an actor or actress, who imitates or copies the voice, mannerisms, or actions of another person.

1. ImitatorB2formal

   A person who imitates or copies the voice, gestures, or actions of another person, especially for entertainment.

   Imitator

   • The comedian is a brilliant mimic of famous politicians.
   • She is a talented mimic who can impersonate any celebrity.
   • The mimic performed a hilarious routine at the party.

   Synonymecaricaturistcopycatimitatorimpersonatorimpressionistmimemimickerparodist

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas nachzuahmen, oft zum Spaß oder um deren Handlungen, Sprache oder Aussehen zu kopieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of imitating someone or something, often for amusement or to copy their actions, speech, or appearance.

1. Imitate for effectB2formal

   To copy or imitate someone's voice, gestures, or behavior, often for humorous or satirical purposes.

   Nachahmen zum Effekt

   • The comedian mimicked the politician's speech perfectly.
   • She mimicked her teacher's accent to make her friends laugh.
   • He mimicked the boss's mannerisms during the office party.

   Synonymeapecaricatureimpersonatemockparodyspooftake off

2. Copy or simulateB2formal

   To reproduce or simulate something, such as a sound, action, or process.

   Nachahmen

   • The robot mimics human movements with great accuracy.
   • Some animals mimic the sounds of other species to avoid predators.
   • The software mimics the behavior of a real-world system.

   Synonymeapecopyechoimitateimpersonatemirrorparodyreplicatereproducesimulate