authenticity
gb/ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/ us/ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 9200
hitelesség, valódi, eredeti, hiteles, megbízható, valódiság, korhűség, önazonosság, autenticitás
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the authenticity of [something]
Experts were called in to confirm the authenticity of the painting.
Szakértőket hívtak, hogy megerősítsék a festmény hitelességét.
The museum doubts the authenticity of the ancient vase.
A múzeum kétségbe vonja az ókori váza hitelességét.
You should always check the authenticity of news stories you read online.
The watch comes with a certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer.
New technology makes it easier to verify the authenticity of digital signatures.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The police checked the authenticity of his passport.
A rendőrség ellenőrizte az útlevele hitelességét.
We are not sure about the authenticity of this old letter.
Nem vagyunk biztosak ennek a régi levélnek a hitelességében.
A stamp collector cares a lot about the authenticity of each stamp.
The shop gives a paper that shows the authenticity of the bag.
The bank staff tested the authenticity of the money.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use *authenticity* when they mean *authority* (power or right to control). *Authenticity* is about being genuine or real, not about power. Another mistake is saying *authenticness*; the standard noun is *authenticity*.
Σημασία
genuineness; being real, not fake
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
question the authenticity
|verify the authenticity
|prove the authenticity
|certificate of authenticity
|guarantee of authenticity
|authenticity of the document
Συνώνυμα
genuineness (Very close in meaning; slightly more general and less tied to legal or formal checks.)
Αντώνυμα
fakeness (Direct opposite, stressing that something is not real but made to look real.)
Θέματα
law
|business
|arts
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The quality of being real and not a copy or fake.
The quality of something being genuine, original, or not a copy, fake, or forgery.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
2
hitelesség
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone]'s authenticity in [situation]
Audiences respond to her authenticity as a public speaker.
A közönség értékeli a hitelességét nyilvános előadóként.
He is known for his authenticity on social media, sharing both successes and failures.
A közösségi médiában tanúsított hitelességéről ismert, mert a sikereit és a kudarcait is megosztja.
Therapists often encourage clients to develop greater authenticity in their relationships.
The brand built its reputation on authenticity and transparency with customers.
Her authenticity made everyone feel comfortable to be themselves.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
People like his authenticity because he does not hide his feelings.
Az emberek szeretik benne a hitelességet, mert nem rejti el az érzéseit.
In a job interview, it is important to show some authenticity.
Egy állásinterjún fontos, hogy hitelesnek mutatkozz.
Her authenticity helps her make real friends.
The teacher’s authenticity makes students trust him.
Many leaders talk about the value of authenticity at work.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes only use *authenticity* for objects (like documents) and forget it can describe people and behavior. Another mistake is using *authenticity* where *honesty* would be clearer; *authenticity* usually includes being yourself, not just telling the truth.
Σημασία
being true to yourself
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
personal authenticity
|emotional authenticity
|show authenticity
|value authenticity
|maintain authenticity
|project authenticity
Συνώνυμα
sincerity (Focuses more on honest feelings and intentions; *authenticity* adds a sense of being consistent with one's true self or identity.)
Αντώνυμα
pretence (Highlights acting in a way that hides your true feelings or identity, which is the opposite of authenticity in this sense.)
Θέματα
psychology
|work
|relationships
|communication
|emotions
Ορισμός
The quality of being honest and real, and not pretending to be someone else.
The quality of a person, behavior, or communication being honest, transparent, and true to one's real character, beliefs, or feelings.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
3
hitelesség
C1
korhűség
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the authenticity of [representation]
The film was praised for the authenticity of its 1940s setting.
A filmet az 1940-es éveket idéző környezetének korhűségéért dicsérték.
Some critics questioned the cultural authenticity of the restaurant’s menu.
Néhány kritikus megkérdőjelezte az étterem étlapjának kulturális hitelességét.
The translator worked hard to keep the authenticity of the author’s voice.
The game’s designers focused on historical authenticity in the weapons and clothing.
Adding local actors gave the series a greater sense of authenticity.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The play has a strong feeling of authenticity.
A darab nagyon hitelesnek hat.
They talked about the cultural authenticity of the TV show.
A tévéműsor kulturális hitelességéről beszéltek.
The movie lost some authenticity when it used modern music.
The book’s authenticity comes from real stories.
Many fans liked the authenticity of the band’s live sound.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse *authenticity* with *originality*. *Authenticity* here is about being faithful to something that already exists; *originality* is about being new and creative.
Σημασία
faithfulness of a representation
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
historical authenticity
|cultural authenticity
|authenticity of the performance
|authenticity of the translation
|sense of authenticity
|strive for authenticity
Συνώνυμα
faithfulness (Emphasizes close and accurate copying of details; *authenticity* often adds a feeling of true character or spirit.)
Αντώνυμα
inaccuracy (Stresses that details do not correctly match the original, which breaks authenticity in this sense.)
Θέματα
arts
|culture
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The quality of a performance, copy, or cultural product being very close to the original or real thing.
The quality of a performance, translation, copy, or cultural product being accurate and faithful to the original source, style, or culture.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C2
TECHNICAL
4
önazonosság
C1
autenticitás
C2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
authenticity as a way of [living/being]
Many existentialist writers place authenticity at the center of a meaningful life.
Sok egzisztencialista író az önazonosságot a tartalmas élet középpontjába helyezi.
The course explores how social media can both support and undermine personal authenticity.
A kurzus azt vizsgálja, hogy a közösségi média hogyan támogathatja, illetve alááshatja a személyes önazonosságot.
She wrote her thesis on the role of authenticity in modern identity politics.
The novel follows a man’s struggle for authenticity in a highly controlled society.
Philosophers debate whether complete authenticity is even possible in a complex social world.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Some books talk about authenticity as a life goal.
Egyes könyvek az önazonosságról mint életcélról beszélnek.
In the class, we discussed authenticity and freedom.
Az órán az önazonosságról és a szabadságról beszélgettünk.
The writer sees authenticity as very important for a good life.
He feels he has lost his authenticity at work.
The teacher asked how we can keep our authenticity in a group.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not notice that this is a special, more technical sense used in philosophy and psychology, and may mix it with the everyday idea of being honest or real. Context with words like *existential*, *philosopher*, or *identity* usually signals this technical sense.
Σημασία
existential authenticity in philosophy
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
existential authenticity
|search for authenticity
|authenticity versus conformity
|struggle for authenticity
|authenticity of one's existence
Συνώνυμα
self-realization (Broader and more psychological; *authenticity* in this sense is often used in existential or philosophical discussions of how one lives.)
Αντώνυμα
conformity (Highlights living mainly by others’ expectations rather than by one’s own chosen values, which contrasts with philosophical authenticity.)
Θέματα
philosophy
|psychology
|education
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
In philosophy, the state of living by your own real values and choices, not just doing what society expects.
In philosophy and psychology, a state in which a person lives in accordance with their freely chosen values and true self, rather than simply following social roles or expectations.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
authenticity
IPA
GB/ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/
US/ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
au - then - ti - city (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ti)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: authenticity
- Plural: authenticity
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
authentic
adjective B1
authentically
adverb
Related words
authenticate
verb C1
authentication
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
inauthentic
adjective
Advanced or less common
authenticator
noun
inauthenticity
noun
Εκφράσεις
certificate of authenticity
1/sɚtˈɪfɪkɪt əv ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/
fixed phrase
official proof that an item is genuine
An official paper that says an object, like art or a product, is real and not fake.
Παραδείγματα
- The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the gallery.
- Make sure you receive a certificate of authenticity when you buy expensive jewelry.
- Collectors will pay more for items that include a certificate of authenticity.
cultural authenticity
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəl ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti/
fixed phrase
faithfulness to a culture’s reality
The quality of food, art, media, or behavior being very close to the real traditions of a culture.
Παραδείγματα
- The film was praised for its cultural authenticity and use of local actors.
- Some people value cultural authenticity in restaurants more than fancy decoration.
- The author tried to balance cultural authenticity with making the story easy for outsiders to understand.
question the authenticity of
1/kwˈɛst͡ʃən ðə ˌɔθəntˈɪsɪti əv/
fixed phrase
doubt whether something is genuine
To say or think that something may not be real or may be a copy or fake.
Παραδείγματα
- Experts have begun to question the authenticity of the leaked emails.
- Some historians question the authenticity of the letters attributed to the queen.
- Fans quickly questioned the authenticity of the story when no photos were provided.