German word

kopieren

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈpiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbcopy

Example

Ich kopiere das Dokument.

I am copying the document.

Illustration for kopieren (copy)

More examples

Bevor du das Update machst, solltest du die Daten zur Sicherung kopieren.

Before you do the update, you should copy the data for backup.

Core concept

One model remains intact while another instance reproduces its content or form.

Common phrases

  • Foto kopieren

    copy a photo

  • zur Sicherung kopieren

    copy for backup

  • auf dem Server kopieren

    copy to the server

Similar words

einfügen: To insert previously copied content at another location or in another file.
ausschneiden: To move content elsewhere by removing it from its original location.

Definition in German

etwas so vervielfältigen, dass eine genaue Kopie des Originals entsteht

Word origin

German kopieren is a borrowing from French copier, ultimately related to Latin copia, meaning abundance or supply.

Usage tips

  • In software menus, kopieren names the command that places selected content on the clipboard for later pasting.

Other meanings

  • photocopyverb
  • imitateverb
  • duplicateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Kopierschutzcopy protectionnoun
  • Kopierercopiernoun

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