English–German

“lookalike” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈduːbl̩/

Example

Er sah sein Double im Café.

He saw his lookalike in the café.

Illustration for Double (lookalike)

How to say “lookalike” in German

“Lookalike” in German is Double.

A person who resembles another performer closely enough to take that person's place in a film, on stage, or in a photograph.

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

Example sentences with Double

Im Magazin wurde sein Double neben einem Interview des Stars abgebildet.

His lookalike was pictured in the magazine next to an interview with the star.

Tips for using Double

  • Double is neuter in German, so the usual form is das Double and the plural is Doubles.

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