echten
Translation
real, genuine, authentic, true
Examples
Ich habe einen echten Freund.
I have a real friend.
Wir sprechen mit den echten Experten.
We are speaking with the real experts.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun modifies a noun Das ist ein echtes Problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wahr, wirklich, authentisch; Antonyms: falsch, unecht, gefälscht
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'ēhaft,' which meant 'lawful' or 'valid.' The concept evolved from legally sound to genuinely real.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'ached'. Imagine you 'ached' for a real, genuine connection, not a fake one.