genuine
Aussprache: [ˈdʒɛn.ju.ɪn]
Wort
Kontext: „authenticity“
(adjective) describes something that is real and not fake. When you have something genuine, it means that it is what it says it is and not a copy. For example, a genuine diamond is a real diamond, not a fake one.
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She showed me a genuine antique vase from the 1800s.
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I thought the watch was genuine, but it turned out to be a cheap imitation.
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How can we tell if this painting is genuine?
Kontext: „emotion“
(adjective) talks about feelings that are sincere and honest. If someone has genuine feelings, it means they really mean what they say and are not pretending.
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His apology felt genuine, and I could tell he really meant it.
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Her smile seemed fake, not genuine at all.
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Do you think her excitement is genuine?
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