genuine
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
B1
Αγγλικά
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Σημασίες
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adjective
B1
property
1
Real and authentic
Real and not false or copied.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is genuine
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'genuine' with 'generous'; they are unrelated in meaning.
Συνώνυμα
authentic (Often used for objects or documents that are verified as real.)
Αντώνυμα
fake (Made to look like something real but not actually real.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
genuine product
|genuine leather
|genuine article
|genuine diamond
Θέματα
daily life
|business
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- This watch is genuine gold, not plated.
- The signature on the contract is genuine.
- They only sell genuine leather bags at that store.
- Is this painting genuine or a reproduction?
- She assured me the offer was genuine.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This bag is made of genuine leather.
- The diamond is genuine, not glass.
- The photo is genuine, not changed.
- I bought a genuine watch from the store.
- His passport is genuine.
adjective
B1
property
2
Sincere and heartfelt
Showing true feelings and not pretending.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is genuine
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use 'genuine' here when they mean 'generous'; remind them 'genuine' refers to truth or sincerity, not giving.
Συνώνυμα
sincere (Focuses more on honesty in speech and intention.)
Αντώνυμα
insincere (Pretending to have certain feelings but not really meaning them.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
genuine smile
|genuine interest
|genuine concern
|genuine friendship
Θέματα
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He gave me a genuine smile when I arrived.
- Her apology was genuine and heartfelt.
- I believe she has a genuine interest in helping the community.
- His concern for the children was genuine.
- That was a genuine act of kindness.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She gave me a genuine smile.
- His love for animals is genuine.
- Her words are genuine, not false.
- I feel his interest is genuine.
- It was a genuine offer to help.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
genuine
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
genu - ine (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (genu)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: genuine
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
genuinely
adverb B2
genuineness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disingenuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
disingenuously
adverb
disingenuousness
noun
Εκφράσεις
genuine article
1/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn ˈɑɹtɪkəl/
fixed phrase
The real thing, not an imitation
The real thing, not a copy or fake.
Παραδείγματα
- That signature is the genuine article, verified by experts.
- These boots are expensive because they're the genuine article.
genuine leather
1/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn lˈɛðɚ/
fixed phrase
Leather made from real animal hide
Leather made from real animal skin, not fake material.
Παραδείγματα
- The sofa is covered in genuine leather.
- This wallet is made from genuine leather.
- These shoes are made of genuine leather and will last for years.
- Always check if the label says 'genuine leather' before buying.