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). It originally referred to dyes that were 'real' and wouldn't wash out.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is so 'echt' (real) that it can withstand any 'waschen' (washing). That makes it 'waschecht' or genuine.