authentic in German
authentic in German is authentisch, echt, wahr — authentic means genuine and exactly what it claims to be, not fake or copied.
authentic in German
authentisch
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
echt
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
authentisch
Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
echt
Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
wahr
Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
What does "authentic" mean?
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adj Genuine and exactly what it claims to be, not fake or copied.
"The museum checked that the painting was authentic before putting it on display."
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adj True to one's own character; sincere and honest rather than put-on.
"I like her because she is authentic and never pretends to be someone else."
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authentic in a sentence
- The museum checked that the painting was authentic before putting it on display.
- She bought an authentic Italian leather bag on her trip to Florence.
- I like her because she is authentic and never pretends to be someone else.
- He wanted to give an authentic answer rather than the one people expected.
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What is "authentic" in German?
"authentic" in German is authentisch, echt, wahr. authentic means: Genuine and exactly what it claims to be, not fake or copied.
How do you use "authentic" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum checked that the painting was authentic before putting it on display." In German, "authentic" is authentisch, echt, wahr.
Are there other ways to say "authentic" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "authentic": authentisch, echt, wahr.
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