authentic
gb/ɔθˈɛntɪk/ us/ɔθˈɛntɪk/
B1
Engleză
~ 6100
eredeti, valódi, autentikus, hiteles, önazonos, őszinte, megbízható
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
authentic [object]
Experts confirmed that the necklace is authentic and worth a fortune.
Szakértők megerősítették, hogy a nyaklánc eredeti, és egy vagyont ér.
The museum claims this is an authentic letter written by the king.
A múzeum azt állítja, hogy ez egy eredeti levél, amelyet a király írt.
Always check that you are buying an authentic product, not a cheap copy.
The dealer gave us a certificate to prove the painting is authentic.
Her autograph turned out not to be authentic after closer inspection.
Exemple pentru cursanți
This bag is authentic, not a copy.
Ez a táska eredeti, nem másolat.
The police asked if his passport was authentic.
A rendőrök megkérdezték, hogy valódi-e az útlevele.
I only buy authentic CDs from official shops.
Is this shirt authentic or is it a fake brand?
They showed an authentic photo from the wedding.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "authentic" when "original" would be more natural, for example saying *"an authentic idea"* when "an original idea" is better. Use "authentic" mainly for objects that could be copied or faked (documents, paintings, products, signatures).
Sens
genuine; not fake or copied
Colocații
authentic document
|authentic product
|authentic signature
|authentic artifact
|authentic painting
|authentic watch
Sinonime
genuine (Very close in meaning; often slightly more emotional or positive in tone.)
|
real (More general and less formal; can sound vague in careful speech.)
Antonime
fake (Direct opposite; clearly not what it claims to be.)
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counterfeit (Opposite in legal or financial contexts, especially money and official documents.)
Teme
daily life
|business
|law
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Real and not a copy or fake, exactly what people say it is.
Real and exactly what it is claimed to be; not copied, fake, or counterfeit.
B1
2
autentikus
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
authentic [cuisine/experience/atmosphere]
We finally found a small place that serves authentic Italian food.
Végre találtunk egy kis helyet, ahol autentikus olasz ételeket szolgálnak fel.
If you want an authentic experience, stay with a local family instead of a big hotel.
Ha autentikus élményre vágysz, egy helyi családnál szállj meg egy nagy hotel helyett.
The market gives visitors an authentic taste of village life.
This restaurant is famous for its authentic Mexican street tacos.
The movie was praised for its authentic New York atmosphere.
Exemple pentru cursanți
They cooked authentic Japanese food at home.
Autentikus japán ételeket főztek otthon.
Tourists come here for an authentic village experience.
A turisták az autentikus falusi élményért jönnek ide.
The café has an authentic French style.
We want to eat in an authentic local restaurant, not a fast-food chain.
The guide showed us an authentic picture of daily life in the town.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"very original food"* when they mean traditional food of a country. In this context, "authentic" or "traditional" is better: "authentic Thai food", not "original Thai food" unless you mean "new and creative".
Sens
true to original style or culture
Colocații
authentic Italian food
|authentic local cuisine
|authentic Chinese restaurant
|authentic experience
|authentic atmosphere
|authentic village life
Sinonime
traditional (Focuses on following customs; does not always suggest contrast with "tourist" or "fake" versions.)
|
genuine (Highlights that the experience is real and not staged, but is less specific about culture.)
Antonime
touristy (Suggests something made mainly for tourists, not for local people or real daily life.)
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inauthentic (Formal direct opposite; sounds judged as not truly from that culture or tradition.)
Teme
culture
|travel
|food
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Made or done in the real way of a place or culture, not just a cheap or tourist version.
Closely matching the original culture, tradition, or style of something, rather than being a modern or simplified copy.
B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
authentic [person/behavior/self]
People trust her because she seems completely authentic in interviews.
Az emberek bíznak benne, mert az interjúkban teljesen hitelesnek tűnik.
He struggled for years before he finally felt authentic at work.
Évekig küzdött, mire végre önazonosnak érezte magát a munkahelyén.
The coach encourages leaders to be authentic instead of copying someone else's style.
Audiences respond well to influencers who are open and authentic online.
She wants to build authentic relationships, not just professional contacts.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Her smile looks very authentic.
A mosolya nagyon őszintének tűnik.
I try to be authentic with my friends.
Próbálok őszinte lenni a barátaimmal.
He sounds more authentic when he speaks in his own style.
They like him because he is authentic and honest.
I want to show my authentic self at work.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "authentic" with "official" or "formal" when talking about people. "Authentic" is about being real and honest, not about high status or correct formality.
Sens
true to yourself; not pretending
Colocații
authentic self
|authentic voice
|authentic relationships
|authentic leader
|authentic communication
|authentic expression
Sinonime
genuine (Very close in meaning; often used about people and feelings that seem honest and real.)
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sincere (Focuses more on honest feelings and intentions than on identity or personality.)
Antonime
fake (Informal opposite; someone is pretending or putting on an act.)
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insincere (More formal; suggests someone does not really feel what they show or say.)
Teme
personality
|emotions
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Being real and honest about who you are, and not acting just to impress other people.
Showing your real thoughts, feelings, and personality, without pretending to be someone else to please others.
B2
4
hiteles
B2
megbízható
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
authentic [account/source/report]
Historians still debate whether this diary is an authentic account of the events.
A történészek még mindig vitatkoznak arról, hogy ez a napló hiteles beszámoló-e az eseményekről.
We need authentic sources before we publish this story.
Hiteles forrásokra van szükségünk, mielőtt közöljük ezt a cikket.
The article is based on authentic government data, not rumors.
Her book offers an authentic record of life during the war.
Without authentic testimony, the report quickly lost credibility.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The news must come from authentic sources.
A híreknek hiteles forrásokból kell származniuk.
Teachers ask students to use authentic information in their essays.
A tanárok arra kérik a diákokat, hogy hiteles információkat használjanak a fogalmazásaikban.
Is this story an authentic report or just a rumor?
We read an authentic history of the city.
Police looked for authentic evidence before making an arrest.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"true information"* or *"real information"* in formal writing. "Authentic information" or "reliable information" is more natural in academic or news contexts when you mean it is checked and trustworthy.
Sens
accurate and trustworthy (information)
Colocații
authentic sources
|authentic account
|authentic report
|authentic historical record
|authentic testimony
|authentic data
Sinonime
reliable (Emphasizes that you can depend on the information or source.)
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credible (Focuses on the information being believable and supported by evidence.)
Antonime
unreliable (Opposite in terms of trust; you cannot depend on the information.)
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fabricated (Suggests the account or evidence has been made up or invented.)
Teme
communication
|media
|history
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Trusted and correct information that people believe because it has good proof.
Based on reliable evidence and accepted as accurate, especially about facts, accounts, or records.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
authentic
IPA
GB/ɔθˈɛntɪk/
US/ɔθˈɛntɪk/
Silabe și accent
au - then - t - ic (4 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (then)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: authentic
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
authenticity
noun B2
authentically
adverb
Related words
authenticate
verb C1
authentication
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
inauthentic
adjective
Advanced or less common
authenticator
noun
Expresii
authentic experience
1/ɔθˈɛntɪk ɪkspˈɪɹiəns/
fixed phrase
experience that feels genuinely local or real
An activity that feels real and close to local life or the original way of doing something, not a special show for tourists.
Exemple
- Home stays can give travelers a more authentic experience than big hotels.
- Visitors come here for an authentic experience of village life.
- The tour promises an authentic experience of the city's street food culture.
authentic Italian food
1/ɔθˈɛntɪk ɪtˈæliən fˈud/
fixed phrase
food in a real Italian style
Italian dishes made in the real Italian way, like in Italy, not changed too much for other countries.
Exemple
- This tiny restaurant serves authentic Italian food at a good price.
- We drove across town because my friend wanted authentic Italian food.
- He learned to cook authentic Italian food while living in Rome.
authentic leadership
1/ɔθˈɛntɪk lˈidɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
formal
leadership based on honesty and values
A way of leading people where the leader is open, honest, and acts according to their real values, not just power or image.
Exemple
- The company runs workshops on authentic leadership for all managers.
- Authentic leadership can build strong trust within a team.
- Many employees say they are looking for authentic leadership in their organization.
authentic local cuisine
1/ɔθˈɛntɪk lˈoʊkəl kwɪzˈin/
fixed phrase
traditional food from the area
Food from a place that is cooked in the normal local way, not changed for tourists.
Exemple
- We asked the guide where we could try authentic local cuisine.
- Street markets are often the best place to taste authentic local cuisine.
- The hotel restaurant is fine, but it doesn't offer authentic local cuisine.
authentic self
1/ɔθˈɛntɪk sˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
your true personality and values
The real you, when you are honest about your feelings, thoughts, and values and do not pretend to be someone else.
Exemple
- Therapy helped her feel safe enough to show her authentic self.
- He wants to bring his authentic self to work instead of hiding parts of his identity.
- On social media she tries to present her authentic self, not a perfect image.
authentic voice
1/ɔθˈɛntɪk vˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
true personal way of speaking or writing
A way of speaking or writing that feels natural and real for a person, not copied from others.
Exemple
- The author finally found her authentic voice in her second novel.
- Podcast hosts with an authentic voice often build a loyal audience.
- Teachers encourage students to write in their authentic voice instead of using long, copied phrases.
be authentic with [someone]
1/bˈi ɔθˈɛntɪk wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
act honestly and naturally with someone
To act in a real and honest way with another person, not hide your true thoughts or feelings.
Exemple
- It's important to be authentic with your partner about money.
- She decided to be authentic with her team and shared her worries about the project.
- Therapists often ask clients to be authentic with them during sessions.