No. 59 in Dutch
echt
Real; genuine; truly.
In a sentence
Dit schilderij is echt een meesterwerk.
This painting is truly a masterpiece.
Here 'echt' is used as an adverb to emphasize the authenticity and excellence of the painting.
Ze zijn echt naar Parijs verhuisd.
They have really moved to Paris.
Here 'echt' is used to confirm the veracity of the statement.
Ik vind dit echt prachtig.
I find this truly beautiful.
Here 'echt' is used to intensify the speaker's genuine admiration.
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