Counterfeits Meaning in English

word · lemma: counterfeit

US

ˈkaʊntɝˌfɪts

KOWN-ter-fits

UK

kˈaʊntəfˌɪts

KOWN-tuh-fits

Definition

Objects or documents made to look like real ones, but are fake, especially money, products, or art.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal or legal context; refers to illegal fake versions. Common with 'counterfeit money', 'counterfeit goods', 'counterfeit documents'. Do not confuse with 'replicas' (legal copies).

• Spanish: falsificaciones
• Portuguese (BR): falsificações
• Portuguese (PT): falsificações
• Chinese (Simplified): 假货
• Chinese (Traditional): 假貨
• Hindi: नकली वस्तुएँ
• Arabic: المُزَوَّرات
• Bengali: জাল জিনিসপত্র - জাল দলিল
• Russian: подделки
• Japanese: 偽物 - 模造品
• Vietnamese: hàng giả
• Korean: 위조품
• Turkish: sahte ürünler - sahte belgeler
• Urdu: جعلی اشیاء
• Indonesian: barang palsu

Example Sentences

The police found many counterfeits at the market.

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Some people sell counterfeits online.

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You should watch out for counterfeits when buying luxury goods.

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Authorities destroyed thousands of counterfeits last year.

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She was surprised by how real the counterfeits looked.

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Collectors can usually spot counterfeits right away.

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