No. 13,933 in Swedish

äkta

Genuine; authentic; real.

In a sentence

Han har en äkta läderjacka.
He has a genuine leather jacket.
Here, 'äkta' is used as an adjective meaning 'genuine' or 'authentic' to describe the leather jacket as real and not imitation.
Deras kärlek är verkligen äkta.
Their love is truly genuine.
In this sentence, 'äkta' is used to convey the authenticity of their love, implying it is true and sincere.
Äkta vänskap är något man ska vårda.
True friendship is something one should cherish.
Here, 'äkta' emphasizes the quality of the friendship, describing it as true, genuine, and honorable.

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