echter
Translation
real, genuine, authentic
Examples
Das ist ein echter Diamant.
That is a real diamond.
Er ist ein echter Freund.
He is a true friend.
Grammar Patterns
real/genuine + noun (attributive) 'a real ~' He is a real friend.
as an adverb 'really' That is really good.
Similar Words
Synonyms: real, true, authentic; Antonyms: false, fake, counterfeit
Etymology
From Old High German 'ēhaft' (lawful, valid). The meaning shifted to 'genuine'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are searching for 'real' (echt) gold.