podrabiany

Podrabiany is a Polish adjective used to describe something that imitates or copies an original item without authorization, with the intention to deceive. It is most commonly applied to goods, money, and documents. The corresponding noun podrabianie denotes the act of forging or producing counterfeit items; a counterfeit item is called podróbka in everyday language.

In commerce, podrabiane towary may bear counterfeit brand logos or unauthorized reproductions, while podrabiane banknoty or dokumenty are considered fraudulent. The term is used in both lay and legal language to distinguish genuine items from fakes and to discuss issues of safety, value, and trust.

Legal context in Poland: counterfeiting is addressed by criminal, civil, and administrative law. Criminal penalties can apply to forging money, documents, or trademarks; civil remedies include damages and injunctions; administrative actions may target marketplace listings or import/export of counterfeit goods.

Detection and impact: counterfeit items undermine consumer trust, pose safety risks when they concern medicines, electronics, or automotive parts, and harm legitimate businesses. Prevention relies on security features for money, brand protections such as trademarks, and vigilance by buyers and platforms that police listings.