No. 588 in German
echte
"Real" or "genuine".
In a sentence
Dies ist eine echte Herausforderung.
This is a real challenge.
Here, 'echte' describes the noun 'Herausforderung', emphasizing its authenticity or significance.
Sie ist eine echte Freundin.
She is a true friend.
In this sentence, 'echte' qualifies the noun 'Freundin', underlining the genuineness or trustworthiness of the subject.
Das ist ein echtes Problem.
That is a genuine problem.
'Echtes' is used here to characterize the noun 'Problem', suggesting its seriousness or importance.
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