genuine
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
B1
Inglés
~ 2600
valódi, eredeti, igazi, őszinte
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
[something] is genuine
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'genuine' with 'generous'; they are unrelated in meaning.
Significado
Real and authentic
Colocaciones
genuine product
|genuine leather
|genuine article
|genuine diamond
Sinónimos
authentic (Often used for objects or documents that are verified as real.)
Antónimos
fake (Made to look like something real but not actually real.)
Temas
daily life
|business
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Real and not false or copied.
Truly what something is said to be; not counterfeit or fake.
B1
2
őszinte
A2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is genuine
He gave me a genuine smile when I arrived.
Őszinte mosollyal fogadott, amikor megérkeztem.
Her apology was genuine and heartfelt.
A bocsánatkérése őszinte és szívből jövő volt.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She gave me a genuine smile.
Őszinte mosolyt adott nekem.
His love for animals is genuine.
Az állatok iránti szeretete őszinte.
Her words are genuine, not false.
I feel his interest is genuine.
It was a genuine offer to help.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'genuine' here when they mean 'generous'; remind them 'genuine' refers to truth or sincerity, not giving.
Significado
Sincere and heartfelt
Colocaciones
genuine smile
|genuine interest
|genuine concern
|genuine friendship
Sinónimos
sincere (Focuses more on honesty in speech and intention.)
Antónimos
insincere (Pretending to have certain feelings but not really meaning them.)
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Showing true feelings and not pretending.
Honest and sincere in what one says or does; showing real feelings.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
genuine
AFI
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
Sílabas y acento
genu - ine (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (genu)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: genuine
Familia de palabras
Core family
genuinely
adverb B2
genuineness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disingenuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
disingenuously
adverb
disingenuousness
noun
Expresiones
genuine article
1/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn ˈɑɹtɪkəl/
fixed phrase
The real thing, not an imitation
The real thing, not a copy or fake.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.