echt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- authentic adj Genuine and exactly what it claims to be, not fake or copied.
- bona fide adjective Genuine and real, and not intended to deceive.
- fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- genuine adj Real and authentic, not fake or imitation.
- genuinely adv In a truly sincere or authentic way.
- real adj Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
- really adv In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
- true adj Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.
- truly adv In accordance with fact; accurately or honestly.
- warranted adj Justified, appropriate, or reasonable given the circumstances.
Senses
echt is used for these senses in English:
- authentic Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
- authentic Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
- bona fide In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
- echt Proper, real, genuine, true to type.
- fast (of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).) [from 10th c.]
- genuine Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native
- genuinely In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
- no kidding (colloquial) An exclamation of amazement.
authentic — full definition
- adj Genuine and exactly what it claims to be, not fake or copied.
- adj True to one's own character; sincere and honest rather than put-on.
bona fide — full definition
- adjective Genuine and real, and not intended to deceive.
- adjective In law, made or held in good faith, without fraud or knowledge of a defect.
- adverb In good faith; sincerely and without deception.