efterliknat

Efterliknat is a Swedish adjective and past participle derived from the verb efterlikna, meaning to imitate or emulate. The word combines the prefix efter- meaning after or resembling with likna, to resemble, and is used to describe something that imitates the appearance, function, or style of another object or source rather than being genuine.

In usage, efterliknat describes objects, artworks, designs, or products that imitate an original. It can refer to replicas, copies, or homage works, depending on context. The tone is generally neutral, but it can carry a negative nuance when the imitation is presented as the real thing or when consumer authentic ity is in question, such as in discussions about counterfeits or branding. The term also appears in phrases like en efterliknad version or en efterliknat modell to denote a copied version of something.

Related terms include efterlikning (the noun for imitation or replica) and imiterad (imitated) or imitation as a process. The concept of efterliknat is often contrasted with äkta or original, and it is commonly used in discussions within art, design, fashion, marketing, and consumer protection to distinguish between authentic items and their imitations.