die Echtheit
Translation
authenticity, genuineness, validity
Examples
Die Echtheit des Dokuments wurde bestätigt.
The authenticity of the document was confirmed.
Ich zweifle an der Echtheit seiner Gefühle.
I doubt the genuineness of his feelings.
Grammar Patterns
the authenticity ((of sth.)) the authenticity of sth. The authenticity of the painting is being checked.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Authentizität, Glaubwürdigkeit; Antonyms: Fälschung, Unechtheit
Etymology
Composed of 'echt' (real, genuine) and the suffix '-heit' (equivalent to -ness or -hood), literally meaning 'real-ness'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'echt' as 'exact' and '-heit' as '-hood'. The 'exact-hood' of something is its authenticity.