echt
Translation
real, genuine, authentic, really
Examples
Das ist ein echter Diamant.
That is a real diamond.
Er ist ein echter Freund.
He is a true friend.
Das ist echt super!
That is really great!
Grammar Patterns
echt + Noun real/genuine + Noun This is a genuine leather jacket.
echt + Adjective/Adverb really + Adjective/Adverb The food was really tasty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wirklich, wahr, authentisch; Antonyms: falsch, gefälscht
Etymology
From Old High German 'ēhaft', meaning 'lawful, valid'. Originally referred to something legally sound.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'echo' which is a copy, but something 'echt' is the real, original thing.