waschecht
Translation
genuine, authentic, true-blue, dyed-in-the-wool
Examples
Er ist ein waschechter Berliner.
He is a genuine Berliner.
Das ist waschechte Seide.
That is genuine silk.
Grammar Patterns
a genuine ((noun)) ein waschechter ((Nomen)) He is a genuine hero.
Similar Words
echt, authentisch, genuin; Antonyms: unecht (fake), gefälscht (counterfeit)
Etymology
From 'waschen' (to wash) and 'echt' (real). It first described fabrics that were colorfast (didn't run when washed), and later took on the figurative meaning of 'genuine'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'wash-real' or 'wash-proof'. Something that stands the test of being washed is truly authentic.