No. 4,265 in German
echtes
"Real" or "genuine."
In a sentence
Das ist ein echtes Kunstwerk.
This is a real piece of art.
Here, 'echtes' is used as an adjective meaning 'real' or 'authentic,' describing the noun 'Kunstwerk' to emphasize the genuine and true characteristics of the artwork.
Er hat ein echtes Interesse an diesem Thema.
He has a genuine interest in this topic.
In this sentence, 'echtes' qualifies the noun 'Interesse,' meaning that the interest is sincere and not feigned.
Diese Edelsteine sind echte Diamanten.
These gemstones are real diamonds.
The word 'echte' as an adjective preceding 'Diamanten' stresses the authenticity of the diamonds being discussed as truly genuine specimens.
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