remake
word
Definition
To make something again in a new or updated way, usually a movie, song, or TV show that already exists.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for entertainment (films, songs, TV shows), can be a noun or a verb ('a remake of a classic film' / 'to remake a movie'). Often implies significant changes or modernization. Not for simple repeats.
Spanish: nueva versión (película, canción) - rehacerPortuguese (BR): refazer - refilmagem - regravaçãoPortuguese (PT): refazer - refilmagem - regravaçãoChinese (Simplified): 重拍 - 重新制作Chinese (Traditional): 重拍 - 重新製作Hindi: फिर से बनाना - पुनर्निर्माण (फिल्म, गाना आदि)Arabic: إعادة صنع - إعادة إنتاجBengali: রিমেক - নতুনভাবে তৈরি করাRussian: ремейк - пересниматьJapanese: リメイクVietnamese: làm lại - bản làm lạiKorean: 리메이크Turkish: yeniden çekmek - yeniden yapmak - yeniden çevrimUrdu: دو بار بنانا - دوبارہ بناناIndonesian: làm lại - phiên bản làm lại
Example Sentences
They decided to remake the old movie.
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This song is a remake of a 1980s hit.
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The studio plans to remake the series next year.
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The live-action remake of that animation got mixed reviews.
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He wants to remake his first film with better technology.
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People often compare a remake to the original version.
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