waschecht
Translation
genuine, dyed-in-the-wool, true-blue, authentic
Examples
Er ist ein waschechter Bayer.
He is a genuine Bavarian.
Das ist eine waschechte Perle.
That is a genuine pearl.
Grammar Patterns
waschecht + Noun genuine/true-blue... He is a waschechter artist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: echt, genuin, authentisch; Antonyms: unecht, gefälscht
Etymology
From 'waschen' (to wash) + 'echt' (real). Originally meant 'colorfast', i.e., the color is 'real' and won't wash out.
Memory Tips
Imagine a t-shirt whose color is so 'echt' (real) that it survives every 'waschen' (wash). It's a 'waschecht' t-shirt.