English–German

“forge” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛlʃən/

Example

Sie fälscht das Dokument.

She forges the document.

Illustration for fälschen (forge)

How to say “forge” in German

“Forge” in German is fälschen.

An imitation replaces the genuine thing while claiming the same authority, whether it is a document, signature, artwork, or product.

Full entry for fälschen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fälschen

Er fälschte Kontoauszüge, um einen Kredit zu bekommen.

He forged bank statements to get a loan.

Tips for using fälschen

  • English forge often suggests making a physical imitation, but fälschen also routinely means falsifying records, data, or written content.

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