genuine
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
B1
Anh
~ 2600
valódi, eredeti, igazi, őszinte
B1
1
Mẫu sử dụng:
[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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'genuine' with 'generous'; they are unrelated in meaning.
Nghĩa
Real and authentic
Cụm từ đi kèm
genuine product
|genuine leather
|genuine article
|genuine diamond
Từ đồng nghĩa
authentic (Often used for objects or documents that are verified as real.)
Từ trái nghĩa
fake (Made to look like something real but not actually real.)
Chủ đề
daily life
|business
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
Real and not false or copied.
Truly what something is said to be; not counterfeit or fake.
B1
2
őszinte
A2
Mẫu sử dụng:
[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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'genuine' here when they mean 'generous'; remind them 'genuine' refers to truth or sincerity, not giving.
Nghĩa
Sincere and heartfelt
Cụm từ đi kèm
genuine smile
|genuine interest
|genuine concern
|genuine friendship
Từ đồng nghĩa
sincere (Focuses more on honesty in speech and intention.)
Từ trái nghĩa
insincere (Pretending to have certain feelings but not really meaning them.)
Chủ đề
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
Showing true feelings and not pretending.
Honest and sincere in what one says or does; showing real feelings.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
genuine
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
genu - ine (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (genu)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: genuine
Họ từ
Core family
genuinely
adverb B2
genuineness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disingenuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
disingenuously
adverb
disingenuousness
noun
Cách diễn đạt
genuine article
1/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪn ˈɑɹtɪkəl/
fixed phrase
The real thing, not an imitation
The real thing, not a copy or fake.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.