No. 797 in Dutch
écht
Real; genuine; truly.
In a sentence
Dit is écht een prachtig uitzicht!
This is really a beautiful view!
Here, 'écht' emphasizes the sincerity or truth of the statement, showing the speaker's genuine admiration.
Wil je écht niet meegaan naar het feest?
Do you really not want to come to the party?
'Écht' in this context is used to question the authenticity of the other person's intention, adding emphasis.
Ze heeft iets écht origineels geschreven.
She has written something truly original.
The word 'écht' underscores the authenticity and uniqueness of what has been written, complimenting the work's originality.
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