ADJECTIVE
authentisch/aʊ̯ˈtɛntɪʃ/authentic; genuine; real
authentisch is a German adjective that means authentic, genuine, or real. It is pronounced /aʊ̯ˈtɛntɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "authentischer" and "authentischsten".
Definitions
1.real or original, not a copy or imitation(quality/origin)
a.corresponding to the actual origin or reality; not fake
Das ist ein authentisches Gemälde aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.—That is an authentic painting from the 18th century.
2.truthful and genuine, acting in a way that is true to oneself(character/behavior)
a.showing sincerity and being real in one's behavior
Er ist ein sehr authentischer Mensch und verstellt sich nie.—He is a very authentic person and never pretends.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | authentisch |
|---|---|
| Comparative | authentischer |
| Superlative | authentischsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "authentisch" mean in English?
- "authentisch" means authentic, genuine, or real. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "authentisch"?
- "authentisch" is pronounced /aʊ̯ˈtɛntɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "authentisch"?
- The comparative of "authentisch" is "authentischer" and the superlative is "authentischsten".
- What part of speech is "authentisch"?
- "authentisch" is a adjective in German.
