genuine
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2600
valódi, eredeti, igazi, őszinte
B1
1
Bruksmønster:
[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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
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.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'genuine' with 'generous'; they are unrelated in meaning.
Betydning
Real and authentic
Ordkombinasjoner
genuine product
|genuine leather
|genuine article
|genuine diamond
Synonymer
authentic (Often used for objects or documents that are verified as real.)
Antonymer
fake (Made to look like something real but not actually real.)
Temaer
daily life
|business
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
Real and not false or copied.
Truly what something is said to be; not counterfeit or fake.
B1
2
őszinte
A2
Bruksmønster:
[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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
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.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes use 'genuine' here when they mean 'generous'; remind them 'genuine' refers to truth or sincerity, not giving.
Betydning
Sincere and heartfelt
Ordkombinasjoner
genuine smile
|genuine interest
|genuine concern
|genuine friendship
Synonymer
sincere (Focuses more on honesty in speech and intention.)
Antonymer
insincere (Pretending to have certain feelings but not really meaning them.)
Temaer
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
Showing true feelings and not pretending.
Honest and sincere in what one says or does; showing real feelings.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
genuine
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
Stavelser og trykk
genu - ine (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (genu)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
- Base: genuine
Ordfamilie
Core family
genuinely
adverb B2
genuineness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disingenuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
disingenuously
adverb
disingenuousness
noun
Uttrykk
genuine article
1/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn ˈɑɹtɪkəl/
fixed phrase
The real thing, not an imitation
The real thing, not a copy or fake.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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.