genuine
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
B1
İngilizce
~ 2600
valódi, eredeti, igazi, őszinte
B1
1
Kullanım kalıbı:
[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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'genuine' with 'generous'; they are unrelated in meaning.
Anlam
Real and authentic
Eşdizimler
genuine product
|genuine leather
|genuine article
|genuine diamond
Eş anlamlılar
authentic (Often used for objects or documents that are verified as real.)
Zıt anlamlılar
fake (Made to look like something real but not actually real.)
Konular
daily life
|business
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Tanım
Real and not false or copied.
Truly what something is said to be; not counterfeit or fake.
B1
2
őszinte
A2
Kullanım kalıbı:
[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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes use 'genuine' here when they mean 'generous'; remind them 'genuine' refers to truth or sincerity, not giving.
Anlam
Sincere and heartfelt
Eşdizimler
genuine smile
|genuine interest
|genuine concern
|genuine friendship
Eş anlamlılar
sincere (Focuses more on honesty in speech and intention.)
Zıt anlamlılar
insincere (Pretending to have certain feelings but not really meaning them.)
Konular
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Tanım
Showing true feelings and not pretending.
Honest and sincere in what one says or does; showing real feelings.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
genuine
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
Heceler ve vurgu
genu - ine (2 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (genu)
Kelime biçimleri
Adjective
- Base: genuine
Kelime ailesi
Core family
genuinely
adverb B2
genuineness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disingenuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
disingenuously
adverb
disingenuousness
noun
İfadeler
genuine article
1/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn ˈɑɹtɪkəl/
fixed phrase
The real thing, not an imitation
The real thing, not a copy or fake.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.