genuine
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
B1
영어
~ 2600
의미
의미 0개
adjective
B1
property
1
Real and authentic
Real and not false or copied.
사용 패턴：
[something] is genuine
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'genuine' with 'generous'; they are unrelated in meaning.
유의어
authentic (Often used for objects or documents that are verified as real.)
반의어
fake (Made to look like something real but not actually real.)
연어
genuine product
|genuine leather
|genuine article
|genuine diamond
주제
daily life
|business
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is genuine
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes use 'genuine' here when they mean 'generous'; remind them 'genuine' refers to truth or sincerity, not giving.
유의어
sincere (Focuses more on honesty in speech and intention.)
반의어
insincere (Pretending to have certain feelings but not really meaning them.)
연어
genuine smile
|genuine interest
|genuine concern
|genuine friendship
주제
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
문법
기본형
genuine
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
음절 및 강세
genu - ine （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (genu)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: genuine
관련 단어
Core family
genuinely
adverb B2
genuineness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disingenuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
disingenuously
adverb
disingenuousness
noun
표현
genuine article
1/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn ˈɑɹtɪkəl/
fixed phrase
The real thing, not an imitation
The real thing, not a copy or fake.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.